Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SUMMARY: LC 35 2989S Changes provisions relating to carrying weapons. Provisions of HB 35 have been incorporated into the bill, including:
Gives local boards the option to designate one or more individuals in a school to possess and carry firearms within a school safety zone, at school, school functions, school property, or school buses or other transportation provided by the school. Such firearms may be concealed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- authorizes, but does not require boards to allow personnel to carry weapons
- personnel so desigated must obtain a weapons carry license and
- successfully complete an approved training course which includes training on judgment pistol shooting, marksmanship, and current laws relating to use of force and
- annually qualify with the firearm to be carried at an approved location
- personnel shall not be required to carry weapons
POINTS TO CONSIDER:
- all costs are the responsibility of the local school system
- liability issues have not been clarified
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