Starting July 1, South Dakota’s public colleges will no longer be able to restrict the lawful concealed carry of firearms on campuses, following a recently passed state law. This significant policy change allows eligible students and staff to carry concealed pistols, a move that may reshape campus safety and security protocols as institutions begin drafting their new regulations.
As the boards overseeing the state’s ten public colleges implement these changes, questions arise about campus safety and the broader implications of allowing firearms in educational settings. With this legislation marking a shift in how concealed weapons are handled on campuses, stakeholders will be closely monitoring the effects on student life and institutional security measures.
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