Maryland SB454 mandates school resource officers to carry firearms on school premises and outlines training requirements.

Maryland SB454 requires school resource officers to carry firearms while on school premises. It mandates the Maryland State Police Training and Standards Commission to develop a specialized curriculum for training these officers, focusing on de-escalation, disability awareness, and positive school climate. The curriculum must be approved by the Commission before implementation. The bill also requires local school systems to report on school resource officer assignments and local law enforcement coverage.

Maryland SB454 mandates school resource officers to carry firearms on school premises and outlines training requirements.

Maryland SB454 requires school resource officers to carry firearms while on school premises. It mandates the Maryland State Police Training and Standards Commission to develop a specialized curriculum for training these officers, focusing on de-escalation, disability awareness, and positive school climate. The curriculum must be approved by the Commission before implementation. The bill also requires local school systems to report on school resource officer assignments and local law enforcement coverage.