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Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to sign the bill.

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press

Ohio school districts could once again arm employees under legislation being fast-tracked by Republican lawmakers to counter the effect of a court ruling that restricted the practice.

Ohio school district employees could once again be allowed to carry guns.

Schools in Ohio could soon start seeing more firearms in the hands of their teachers, thanks to a bill passed by Republicans Wednesday.

The Ohio Senate advanced fast-tracked legislation Tuesday that would allow local boards of education to permit teachers to carry guns in classrooms.

The Ohio House passed House Bill 99 Wednesday. It's a bill that will allow school employees who complete specific training to carry a handgun on school grounds.

(The Center Square) – Ohio teachers would need less than a day of training before carrying a gun to school, rather than the currently required month if the House agrees with Senate changes to a bill it passed Wednesday. House Bill 99, which passed the House nearly six months ago, would eliminate the need for

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio school districts could begin arming employees as soon as...

The Fraternal Order of Police and nearly every teacher's union in the state have refused to support House Bill 99.