SB529
Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 29, 2026
Senate: Assigned Education sub: Public Education
Chief Patron:
Danny Diggs (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Public schools; school security and discipline; employment of school security officers; training requirements.
Amends the requirements for the training course of which an individual employed as a school security officer is required to submit proof of completion to the Department of Criminal Justice Services in order to carry a firearm in the performance of his duties by (i) eliminating the requirement that such ... (More) training course include training in active shooter emergency response and, instead, requiring it to include training in critical incident preparedness and response and (ii) clarifying that such training course include training in behavioral threat assessment. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101784D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 01/20/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB529)
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Assigned Education sub: Public Education
