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flag Florida lawmakers propose expanding armed staff to colleges post FSU shooting, with bipartisan support and safety measures.

flag Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand the Guardian Program, which allows trained staff to carry firearms in K-12 schools, to public colleges and universities. flag The bill, introduced by Rep. Michelle Salzman and Sen. Don Gaetz, follows a deadly April shooting at Florida State University and aims to enhance campus safety through mandatory emergency plans, threat assessment teams, and improved classroom security. flag It would permit specially trained faculty and staff to carry concealed weapons on campus, with participation voluntary and annual threat management training required. flag A 1,000-foot safety buffer around schools would make discharging a weapon near a campus during school hours a second-degree felony with no bond. flag The measure has bipartisan support, funding in the governor’s 2026 budget, and backing from university leaders, though critics warn of increased risks during emergencies. flag Lawmakers are expected to consider the bill when the 2026 legislative session begins on January 13.

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