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Florida lawmakers passed a bill expanding the armed guardian program to colleges — but none have yet

States Newsroom · October 12, 2026

No Florida college or university has yet to opt in on a new law that allows staff to act as armed guards, a coalition of gun safety groups assert — leading them to question whether state lawmakers are out of touch on the issue. The Legislature passed HB 757 during the 2026 regular legislative session. It includes a…

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Florida lawmakers passed a bill expanding the armed guardian program to colleges — but none have yet

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