The Humble Independent School District has officially approved a new pilot program that will allow select district employees to carry firearms on campus as part of a school marshal initiative.

Administrators say the move is meant to add another layer of protection for students and staff, not replace existing police presence.

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The program is voluntary and comes with strict requirements. Only district employees who volunteer can participate, and they must already have a license to carry, pass a background check, and undergo a psychological evaluation. Participants are also required to complete eight days of intensive training, which is currently held in College Station.

Humble ISD Police Chief Solomon Cook said

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