Georgia Officials Propose $10,000 Stipend for Armed Teachers Under School Safety Plan

A plan to pay Georgia public school teachers $10,000 to be trained to carry guns in the classroom is meant to enhance security at Georgia’s public schools, according to a spokesperson for the lieutenant governor’s office.

“This is a proactive initiative to increase safety preparedness for faculty, law enforcement, and [school] systems who choose to participate. It’s sad, but it is the sign of the times, and the Senate is prepared to take action to protect all of Georgia’s students and school system personnel,” read an email from Ines Owens, policy and communications director for Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ office, to The Epoch Times.

Lisa Morgan, president of the Georgia Association of Educators, did not respond to a request for comment from The Epoch Times. She has publicly said her organization “categorically” opposes the plan and that the money would be better spent hiring counselors.


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