School board sues over decision blocking armed staffers

JONESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A Virginia county school board is suing the state after the superintendent was denied a designation allowing him to carry guns on school property — part of a plan to allow armed staffers at schools.
News outlets report the lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Lee County Circuit Court.
In July, the Lee County School Board voted to arm teachers, calling it cost-effective protection against school shootings. The board wanted armed employees designated “special conse