TAMPA, Fla. — Florida lawmakers will decide this session whether properly trained teachers can carry guns. 

  • Fla. Sen. Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) news conference
  • Ballast Point Elementary School, 3 p.m. Monday
  • Cruz to discuss school safety measures, voucher programs

Senator Janet Cruz of Tampa is opposed to that.  The Democrat is holding a news conference Monday to talk about safety measures for schools and improving public school education. 

Cruz will speak at Ballast Point Elementary School, located at 2802 W. Ballast Point Blvd in Tampa, at 3 p.m. today. 

While she opposes arming teachers, Cruz does support other safety measures like security cameras and fencing.  She'll also discuss plans recently announced by Governor Ron DeSantis, including expanding school voucher programs. 

Democrats view that as a plan to funnel money away from public schools. 

Hillsborough County educators and parents are expected to attend the news conference.