Bill to allow trained school workers to carry guns set aside

Lawmakers have set aside a proposal to allow school employees in South Carolina to carry guns on campus after two weeks of training.

A House subcommittee voted 4-2 to set aside the bill sponsored by Rep. Phillip Lowe.

The Florence Republican says he was only trying to protect the safety of children in rural schools that can’t afford a certified police officer and could have to wait for one on patrol to arrive.

But law enforcement representatives say two weeks of training isn’t enough when it comes to handling a gun on school grounds.

Educators asked legislators to wait until state Education Superintendent Molly Spearman’s task force issues its school safety report.

This story was originally published February 29, 2016 at 8:38 AM with the headline "Bill to allow trained school workers to carry guns set aside."