BOISE -- A bill that would allow adults to carry concealed weapons in schools has passed the Idaho House of Representatives and is headed to the governor.
Gov. Dirk Kempthorne has not decided if he will sign the bill, said spokesman Mark Snider.The bill that passed Thursday would also allow students to keep guns, knives and other weapons locked in their cars on campus.
Law enforcement officers are upset.
"I don't think there's any reason why a gun should be at school, period," said Post Falls Police Sgt. Pete Marion. "This certainly is not making the schools any safer."
Supporters of the bill said allowing guns in cars was intended to accommodate hunters.
The bill passed 64-3. It earlier passed the Senate.
Currently, adults are allowed to carry weapons on school property regardless of their intent. The bill lowered that age limit to 18. Carrying a concealed weapon at school is currently prohibited but would be allowed for those with concealed weapons permits.