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Armed Teachers / School Staff

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Compare armed teacher and school staff policies across all 50 states, including whether carrying is allowed, training requirements, school board approval, and concealment rules.

50 States4 data columnsLast updated: 2025-03-25

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StateAllowedTraining RequiredBoard ApprovalConcealed Only
AlabamaYes (2013)Varies by districtYesYes
AlaskaYesDistrict discretionYesYes
ArizonaYesYes (training program)YesYes
ArkansasYes (Act 1087)Yes (60+ hours)YesYes
CaliforniaNo (prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
ColoradoDistrict discretionVariesYesYes
ConnecticutNoN/AN/AN/A
DelawareNoN/AN/AN/A
FloridaYes (Guardian Program, 2019)Yes (144 hours)YesYes
GeorgiaNo (staff prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
HawaiiNoN/AN/AN/A
IdahoYes (concealed carry)Enhanced CCW permitNo (state law permits)Yes
IllinoisNoN/AN/AN/A
IndianaYes (2022)District discretionYesYes
IowaYes (2021)YesYesYes
KansasYes (with CCW)CCW trainingYes (can opt out)Yes
KentuckyNo (generally prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
LouisianaNo (generally prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
MaineNoN/AN/AN/A
MarylandNoN/AN/AN/A
MassachusettsNoN/AN/AN/A
MichiganNo (generally prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
MinnesotaNoN/AN/AN/A
MississippiYes (Enhanced CCW)Enhanced CCW trainingNo (state law permits)Yes
MissouriYes (SB 656)District discretionYesYes
MontanaYes (2021)CCW permitYesYes
NebraskaNoN/AN/AN/A
NevadaNoN/AN/AN/A
New HampshireYes (2011 repeal of ban)No specific requirementDistrict policyYes
New JerseyNoN/AN/AN/A
New MexicoNoN/AN/AN/A
New YorkNoN/AN/AN/A
North CarolinaYes (2023, SB 41)Yes (school safety training)YesYes
North DakotaYes (2019)YesYesYes
OhioYes (HB 99, 2022)Yes (24 hours)YesYes
OklahomaYes (2023)YesYesYes
OregonYes (with CHL)CHL trainingDistrict policyYes
PennsylvaniaNo (generally prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
Rhode IslandNoN/AN/AN/A
South CarolinaNoN/AN/AN/A
South DakotaYes (Sentinel Program)Yes (40+ hours)YesYes
TennesseeYes (2024)Yes (40 hours)YesYes
TexasYes (Guardian/Marshal)Yes (80+ hours Marshal)YesYes
UtahYes (with CCW)CCW permitNo (state law permits)Yes
VermontNo (generally prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
VirginiaNo (generally prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
WashingtonNoN/AN/AN/A
West VirginiaYes (2024)YesYesYes
WisconsinNo (generally prohibited)N/AN/AN/A
WyomingYes (2017)District discretionYesYes

Armed teacher policies often depend on local school district decisions even in states that allow it. Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act (18 U.S.C. § 922(q)) applies but has exceptions for state-authorized programs. This is an actively changing area of law.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.