Two Florida legislative committees have listened to state teachers who say they don’t want guns.  But did they hear?  Nope.  Instead, the state house and senate appropriations committee voted to fund a $67 million “marshal” program that will train teachers to carry weapons in schools. It’s a voluntary program.  Local law enforcement would train teachers. According to The Miami Herald:

“…the state’s goal is 10 marshals in every school, which would equate to 37,000 statewide. The state would cover the costs of background checks, drug testing, psychological exams and the 132 hours of training.”

Lawmakers also approved raising the age from 18 to 21 to buy a gun in Florida.  But they voted down a measure that would have outlawed assault weapons despite statewide polling that shows overwhelming support for a ban.  The measures now need the approval of the full state house and senate along with the signature of the governor.