California AB68 mandates armed school resource officers in rural school districts and charter schools.

California AB68 requires rural school districts and charter schools to employ armed school resource officers to ensure safety. These officers must be present at schools with 50 or more pupils, located 10 or more miles from urban areas. The bill mandates that each school have at least one officer, with phased implementation starting with high schools in 2028. If funding or qualified personnel are unavailable, schools can claim a good cause exception and develop a plan to meet the requirement. The costs for implementing these officers will be reimbursed by the state.

California AB68 mandates armed school resource officers in rural school districts and charter schools.

California AB68 requires rural school districts and charter schools to employ armed school resource officers to ensure safety. These officers must be present at schools with 50 or more pupils, located 10 or more miles from urban areas. The bill mandates that each school have at least one officer, with phased implementation starting with high schools in 2028. If funding or qualified personnel are unavailable, schools can claim a good cause exception and develop a plan to meet the requirement. The costs for implementing these officers will be reimbursed by the state.