Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday that he planned to sign a bill state legislators sent to his desk this week that would allow school staff members to carry concealed handguns on school grounds.

The law would allow some teachers to carry concealed guns, though some school systems have already said they will not participate in the program.

Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday he will sign legislation that will allow for arming teachers into law. Lawmakers and advocates alike debated the issue for over two hours in the House Tuesday, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle arguing why the measure was or was not necessary before ultimately passing the bill.