Dexter School Board Objects To New Concealed Carry Law

In response to a new law that would allow concealed carry in public schools, Dexter’s school board voted for a resolution objecting to the practice. Before last week’s board meeting, Dexter Schools Superintendent Chris Timmis explained the district’s position. "We don't want to get into whether guns should be allowed or not be allowed, but we do believe local government should have some say and local schools should have the option (whether they want to allow concealed carry).”

Several other Washtenaw County school districts also oppose this legislation, including Ann Arbor Public Schools and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. The legislation, currently undergoing reconciliation after a yes vote by the state senate, would permit those with concealed carry permits to take guns into public schools. Other venues that would allow concealed carry under this legislation include day care centers, bars, and stadiums. This would close a loophole allowing open carry in these places. Instead, only people with eight additional hours of training would be allowed to bring guns - and only concealed - to these areas.

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