A proposed bill in Utah, aimed at educating K-12 students on gun safety, is advancing in the legislative process. Sponsored by Rep. Rex Shipp, the bill requires instruction on proper responses when encountering firearms, starting as early as kindergarten, with in-class training sessions outlined for various grade levels.
Currently, HB 104 has garnered support but faces concerns from some parents who believe such instruction should occur at home rather than in schools. Shipp emphasizes the importance of these lessons for preventing accidental shootings, asking, “How are you protecting the child if you haven’t taught them?” The bill now awaits a vote in the Senate, where its passage could reshape safety education in Utah’s schools.
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