Post-FSU shooting package arming professors clears both chambers

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Florida House gave final approval Thursday, the second-to-last-day of the scheduled regular legislative session, to a package formulated in the aftermath of the shootings at Florida State University last year that would arm professors.

The House approval followed the Senate’s Wednesday.

HB 757, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Salzman, a Republican from Escambia County, first passed the House two weeks ago, but differences in a provision related to private K-12 school security tied it …

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