Texas HB3587 mandates firearm safety instruction for students in grades 6 through 12 in public and certain private schools.

Texas HB3587 requires the State Board of Education to mandate firearm safety instruction for students in grades 6 through 12. This instruction must be based on a firearms accident prevention program that has been in operation for at least 30 years. It must be age-appropriate and developed by a task force including educators, administrators, and safety experts. Instruction cannot include firearm operation, hunting, or use of operational firearms. Instruction can be provided by certified instructors or law enforcement officers.

Texas HB3587 mandates firearm safety instruction for students in grades 6 through 12 in public and certain private schools.

Texas HB3587 requires the State Board of Education to mandate firearm safety instruction for students in grades 6 through 12. This instruction must be based on a firearms accident prevention program that has been in operation for at least 30 years. It must be age-appropriate and developed by a task force including educators, administrators, and safety experts. Instruction cannot include firearm operation, hunting, or use of operational firearms. Instruction can be provided by certified instructors or law enforcement officers.