Education Dept. debates allowing states to use federal funds to arm schools

Friday, August 24, 2018

WASHINGTON -- The Education Department said Thursday it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools, prompting a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers and educators.

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