VIDEOS: Iowa Senate debates teacher armament bill

During an Iowa Senate floor debate on the teacher armament bill, HF 2586, Sen. Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City) clarified that the goal of gun safety is not to take guns away, but to systemize safe practices and comprehensive support services so gun violence can be prevented.

@iowastartingline During an Iowa Senate floor debate on the teacher armament bill, Sen. Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City) clarified that the goal of gun safety is not to take guns away, but to systemize safe practices and comprehensive support services so gun violence can be prevented. #iowa #iowanews #iowalife #guncontrol ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) alluded to blaming “woke” corporations for the problems schools with armed teachers and staff have with getting insurance.

@iowastartingline During an Iowa Senate floor debate on the teacher armament bill, Iowa Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) alluded to blaming “woke” corporations for the problems schools with armed teachers and staff have with getting insurance. #iowa #iowanews #iowalife #guncontrol ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

Sen. Herman Quirmbach (D-Ames) challenged the qualified immunity provision of the bill by explaining the financial and emotional burden of losing a loved one in an accident.

@iowastartingline Iowa Sen. Herman Quirmbach (D-Ames) challenged the qualified immunity provision of the teacher armament bill by explaining the financial and emotional burden of losing a loved one in an accident. #iowa #iowanews #iowalife ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

Under HF 2586, armed staffers would undergo a one-time “in-person legal training, including training on qualified immunity, annual emergency medical training,” and annual communication training. Iowa Sen. Sarah Trone-Garriott (D-West Des Moines) says that is not nearly enough to ensure Iowa kids’ safety.

@iowastartingline Under Iowa Republicans’ teacher armament bill, armed staffers would undergo a one-time “in-person legal training, including training on qualified immunity, annual emergency medical training,” and annual communication training. Iowa Sen. Sarah Trone-Garriott (D-West Des Moines) says that is not nearly enough to ensure Iowa kids’ safety. #iowa #iowanews #iowalife #education #guncontrol ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

Iowa Sen. Lynn Evans (R-Aurelia) said neither schools nor armed staff would be held liable for accidental shootings, which means victims won’t see any justice or compensation.

@iowastartingline Iowa Sen. Lynn Evans (R-Aurelia) said neither schools nor armed staff would be held liable for accidental shootings, which means victims won’t see any justice or compensation. #iowanews #iowa #iowalife #education #guncontrol ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line