Hawaii SB1608 mandates the assignment of school resource officers or guards at public and charter schools during school hours, focusing on.

Hawaii SB1608 amends the state statutes to require the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards at both public and charter schools during school hours. These officers or guards must be trained in mass-shooting response and de-escalation. The department will determine the number of officers or guards based on campus size, student population, and other safety factors. The bill also directs the department to seek federal grants to cover hiring costs and to prioritize employing retired law enforcement officers and other qualified individuals during the hiring process.

Hawaii SB1608 mandates the assignment of school resource officers or guards at public and charter schools during school hours, focusing on.

Hawaii SB1608 amends the state statutes to require the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards at both public and charter schools during school hours. These officers or guards must be trained in mass-shooting response and de-escalation. The department will determine the number of officers or guards based on campus size, student population, and other safety factors. The bill also directs the department to seek federal grants to cover hiring costs and to prioritize employing retired law enforcement officers and other qualified individuals during the hiring process.