Bill allowing armed teachers advances

Zoom in: The Senate bill would allow public school employees to carry a gun if they pass a background check, receive training and meet other requirements.

• The district schools director, the principal and a law enforcement leader must also sign off.

The big picture: Since the mass shooting at The Covenant School, a growing coalition has unsuccessfully pleaded with lawmakers to enact incremental gun control measures.

What's next: The bill still needs House approval.

• House committees approved their version of the bill in 2023. If a lawmaker moves to revive it, the full House could act quickly to take a final vote.