Proposed Mat-Su armed teacher program could cost $700,000

By: Amy Bushatz, Mat-Su Sentinel

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 1,061

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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PALMER — A proposal to pay some Mat-Su teachers and school staff to carry handguns on campus could cost about $700,000 to roll out, even as the school district grapples with a major budget deficit heading into next year.

The proposed program is meant to boost school security by allowing certain trained staff to keep a handgun concealed on their body during the school day.

Costs for the program include about $133,000 in startup …

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