S.0115

School Safety

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Guardians of our Schools Act establishes school guardian program for armed protection on school campuses.

The Guardians of our Schools Act allows public school employees to be designated as school guardians, providing armed protection and public safety functions during active assailant situations. School guardians must complete specialized training from the Criminal Justice Academy and hold a valid concealed weapons permit. The school board can revoke a guardian's designation for various reasons, including criminal charges. Guardians are immune from liability for failure to act in an active assailant situation.

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History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Education

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

Prefiled