OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Public school districts across Oklahoma could decide whether to allow armed teachers in classrooms under a bill approved in the Oklahoma House.
The Special Reserve School Resource Officer Act passed by the House late Tuesday on a 68-23 vote. It would give districts the option of paying for teachers to receive a minimum of 120 hours of specialized training in order to carry a firearm into the school.
The bill, filed in response to recent school shootings, now heads to the Senate.
The measure directs the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training to develop a specialized training course for volunteer teachers.
The bill is opposed by many teachers and education officials, who have raised safety and liability concerns over bringing firearms into schools.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:49:26 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ Lawton police are on the lookout for an armed burglar after the homeowner found him in her house. It happened around 3:00 PM in a neighborhood just off Northwest 79th and Quanah Parker Trailway. The
Lawton police are on the lookout for an armed burglar after the homeowner found him in her house.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:33:08 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ A new fast food restaurant opened Monday in Lawton and it's creating a consistent traffic jam. The new Jack in the Box is located at the intersection of 26th and Cache Road. The franchise
A new fast food restaurant opened Monday in Lawton and it's creating a consistent traffic jam.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:01:22 GMT
As advertised, today was exceptional with lots of sunshine and comfy temperatures. We'll repeat it tomorrow before turning a bit unsettled at times next week.l
The pile of rain and storms that came through during the early afternoon hours will be out of our viewing area by tonight.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:00:55 GMT
ALTUS Okla_ 7News is continuing coverage on the City of Altus' efforts to get another water source up and running, the Round Timber Water Well Field, located to the south of the city. At a city council
7News is continuing coverage on the City of Altus' efforts to get another water source up and running. Tuesday, the city council selected a "negotiation team" to help work out a deal with the Round Timber Water Well Field.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:42:45 GMT
COMANCHE CO., Okla_ A day after a Comanche County jury sentenced Mica Martinez to death for the murders of Carl and Martha Miller, the ordeal is still not over for the family they left behind. 7News Reporter Nicole
Just a day after a Comanche County jury sentenced Mica Martinez to death for the murders of Carl and Martha Miller, the Miller family is still reeling from the loss of their parents back in 2009.
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