Massachusetts' state education board does not support arming teachers in the classroom.
The 11-member board voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that says allowing teachers to carry firearms would make schools "less safe."
Tuesday's vote came after President Donald Trump proposed arming some teachers in an effort to deter school shootings.
"If you had a teacher with, who was adept at firearms, they could very well end the attack very quickly," Trump said during a listening session in February. "... I really believe that if these cowards knew that the school was well-guarded, from the standpoint of having, pretty much, professionals with great training, I think they wouldn't go into the school to start off with."
Not all states are opposed to Trump's proposal. At least 10 already allow some staff members to carry or have access to a firearm on school grounds — including Ohio, Texas and Georgia.
The Massachusetts education board's resolution is only symbolic — it doesn't have any legal power. But the board reportedly hopes it sends a message to other states.
