Have you guys actually read the law????doncb wrote:Brings up a very good point. Several different profs may use the same room and while one may allow CC, another using the same room on a different day may not. The "reasonable" part would be to restrict CC in areas like labs, etc. that are essentially single use.JALLEN wrote:A college could make it instructor option. Each class could be open or closed, depending on the whim of the instructor, sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Under the law as written, allowing professors to elect to place a 30.06 sign on an easel during class would violate the requirement that the institution may not adopt rules that have the effect of generally prohibiting license holders......(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), (d-1), or (e), an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state may not adopt any rule, regulation, or other provision prohibiting license holders from carrying handguns on the campus of the institution.
(d) An institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state may establish rules, regulations, or other provisions concerning the storage of handguns in dormitories or other residential facilities that are owned or leased and operated by the institution and located on the campus of the institution.
(d-1) After consulting with students, staff, and faculty of the institution regarding the nature of the student population, specific safety considerations, and the uniqueness of the campus environment, the president or other chief executive officer of an institution of higher education in this state shall establish reasonable rules, regulations, or other provisions regarding the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders on the campus of the institution or on premises located on the campus of the institution. The president or officer may not establish provisions that generally prohibit or have the effect of generally prohibiting license holders from carrying concealed handguns on the campus of the institution. The president or officer may amend the provisions as necessary for campus safety. The provisions take effect as determined by the president or officer unless subsequently amended by the board of regents or other governing board under Subsection
So no, they cannot do that, and if they do they will be in violation of the law. If they want to exempt something they have to have a justifiable reason, and they have to define the specific room, facility or building where the exemption applies. Exempting classrooms is out of the question.