Sen. Barrasso introduces ARROW Act to protect school hunting, archery programs from Biden’s attacks.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Hunting and Archery Programs in Schools
The Biden administration recently announced that federal funds for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs would be blocked. In response, Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) has introduced the Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness (ARROW) Act to prevent this from happening.
The administration’s decision was based on their interpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), a gun control bill signed into law last year. The BSCA included an amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, prohibiting the use of federal school funding for “training in the use of a dangerous weapon.”
The ARROW Act clarifies that this subsection of the ESEA does not apply to sports clubs, teams, training, or related activities for students. Sen. Barrasso emphasizes the importance of these programs in teaching firearm instruction and archery safety, and their role in connecting students to America’s heritage and traditions.
Approximately half a million students participate in hunting and archery programs across the U.S. every year, leading to an estimated reduction in hunting accidents by more than 50%.
Sen. Barrasso states, “Our legislation will stop any attempts to block funding for schools with hunter education and archery programs and keep Washington politics out of Wyoming’s schools.”
The bill has garnered support from a number of co-sponsors, including U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), John Thune (R-SD), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and many others.
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