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N.D. (NewDakota.com) – District 24 Representative Dwight Kiefert of Valley City is sponsoring a House Bill that would allow school district employees to carry a weapon in the school, if it passes during the 2017 Legislative session.

Kiefert sponsored a similar House Bill two years ago, which passed in the House but failed in the North Dakota Senate.

Kiefert told reporter Steve Urness that he believes the proposed bill has more support this year in the North Dakota Senate.

Valley City School Superintendent Josh Johnson said he doesn’t support the bill. He believes school districts would be better served by hiring a School Resource Officer.

The Valley City School District and the city of Valley City entered into an agreement and hired a School Resource Officer, Sean Hagen.