HB1035

Virginia HB1035 establishes training and certification standards for school security officers in public schools.

Virginia HB1035 mandates the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety to develop training and certification standards for school security officers employed by local school boards and private or religious schools. These standards cover various topics, including relevant state and federal laws, school and personal liability issues, security awareness, mediation and conflict resolution, disaster and emergency response, and awareness of systemic and individual racism, cultural diversity, and implicit bias.