Social media users react in parallel Vice President Kamala Harris after Tennessee lawmakers passed a law allowing school staff to carry guns.
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More details on the Tennessee Bill and its passage
Tennessee lawmakers passed SB 1325 on Tuesday, April 23, according to CNN. The news outlet reports that the legislation “authorizes” but does not require a faculty or staff member of a school to “carry a concealed handgun on school property.”
However, authorization of the faculty member is only possible under certain conditions.
Conditions reportedly include that faculty receive written approval from the superintendent, director and chief of the appropriate law firm, obtain an extended carry permit and pass a background check.
In addition, teaching staff must complete 40 hours of “basic training in school police work” and 40 hours of a separate course and undergo a physical examination.
The outlet adds that by law, parents in Tennessee are not allowed to be notified if their children’s teachers are carrying firearms. However, teachers are prohibited from carrying the weapon openly or at “school-sponsored events.”
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks out
According to CNN, the bill now goes to Gov. Bill Lee. If Lee doesn’t veto it, it will become law, according to media reports.
On Wednesday, April 24, Vice President Kamala Harris took office Xformerly known as Twitter to share their reaction to the legislation.
“Arming teachers is not the solution” She wrote. “We know what actually works: universal background checks, warning labels, secure storage and an assault weapons ban. Shame on the extremists in the Tennessee legislature who have failed to protect our children.”
Social media reactions
Social media users reacted to the Tennessee bill’s passage and Vice President Harris’ comments in the comments section of The Shade Room.
Instagram user @justsham_02 wrote: “They want us to carry guns, but they don’t want to give us supplies or feed hungry children in schools.”
While Instagram user @cocoahontas___ added, “It’s all good until an unstable teacher has a bad day or one of your tough kids picks up a gun.
-a teacher”
Instagram user @m.garavani wrote: “A TikTok ban is also not a solution.”
While Instagram user @jason_voorhiez added: “So what happens if a student or unauthorized person gets their hands on the gun? Will we then pass a new law? 🤨”
Instagram user @_tiffaannnnyyyyy_ wrote: “Why not just rent arm guards instead?”
While Instagram user @mickeyisart added, “I don’t understand what’s the problem with having licensed security guards on duty?”
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