West Virginia HB4372 allows teachers, administrators, and support personnel in K-12 schools to carry concealed firearms as designated school.

West Virginia HB4372 authorizes teachers, administrators, and support personnel in elementary and secondary schools to carry concealed firearms and be designated as school protection officers (SPO). These SPOs must complete a School Protection Officer Training Program (SPOTP) and obtain a valid concealed carry endorsement or permit. The bill outlines the curriculum for the SPOTP, including mitigation techniques, neutralization of threats, and crisis intervention. It also mandates annual requalification training and behavioral health assessments for SPOs.

West Virginia HB4372 allows teachers, administrators, and support personnel in K-12 schools to carry concealed firearms as designated school.

West Virginia HB4372 authorizes teachers, administrators, and support personnel in elementary and secondary schools to carry concealed firearms and be designated as school protection officers (SPO). These SPOs must complete a School Protection Officer Training Program (SPOTP) and obtain a valid concealed carry endorsement or permit. The bill outlines the curriculum for the SPOTP, including mitigation techniques, neutralization of threats, and crisis intervention. It also mandates annual requalification training and behavioral health assessments for SPOs.