Pennsylvania HB579 mandates school entities participating in the School Safety and Security Grant Program to assign armed guards to school buildings.
HB579 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school entities participating in the School Safety and Security Grant Program to assign at least one armed guard to each school building. These guards must be present during school hours and extracurricular activities. The bill also mandates that each school building designate specific entry and exit points, and equip non-designated exterior doors with signs and alarms. School armed guards must be employed by the school entity or a third-party vendor and hold valid firearm certifications.
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