Every Utah school must now have an armed guard. Here’s why schools are struggling to comply.

Utah education leaders say that without increased funding, many schools may not meet the mandate.

(Rachel Rydalch | The Salt Lake Tribune) Student Resource Officer Tom Poer interacts with a Hunter High School student on Thursday, March 24, 2022. A new Utah law requires armed guards in every public school, but schools are struggling to comply.

Every Utah school must now have an armed guard. Here’s why schools are struggling to comply.

Utah education leaders say that without increased funding, many schools may not meet the mandate.

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