Washington, DC
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after President Donald Trump suggested arming teachers and other school staffers was a way to solve gun violence in our schools.
“I am strongly opposed to arming teachers in our classrooms. A recent Quinnipiac Poll found that while 75 percent of individuals believe that Congress must do more to reduce gun violence, only 20 percent think giving educators guns is the answer. Our teachers need more funding for educational materials, curriculum support, and school supplies to help our children and grandchildren succeed. The focus needs to stay on passing common sense gun legislation that will strengthen and improve our federal background check system to include those with a history of mental illness and those with criminal records.”
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