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WA School district looking at arming teachers

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YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- A school district in central Washington state is considering arming some educators and administrators.

The Yakima Herald-Republic reports that the Naches Valley School District is holding a public forum Monday evening at the Naches Valley Middle School.

Superintendent Duane Lyons says the ultimate goal would be to keep students and staff safe in the event of an emergency.

Lyons says the district first looked at arming instructors six years ago but no action was taken.

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