Relating to school security, including by modifying provisions related to the issuance of school bonds, the secure an advanced vision for education fund, school district use of professional development moneys, and school security equipment and infrastructure, requiring the department of public safety to convene a task force related to the safety and security standards of schools and school infrastructure, and including effective date and applicability provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2024
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2024
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   Done: House committeeMarch 6, 2024
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 13, 202459–35
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 17, 2024
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 18, 202434–13
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 29, 2024
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 17, 2024

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Amendments · 6

3 adopted · 0 failed · 2 never voted on. Newest first.

• S-5191 · filed April 18, 2024 by Sen. Dan Zumbach (R)

  AI summary This amendment changes the training requirements for people who carry weapons at schools. It requires anyone with a professional permit to carry weapons to complete annual live scenario training and quarterly live firearm training approved by the department of public safety. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 18, 2024
• H-8347 · filed April 18, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment allows school districts to use certain unexpended funds for training required for employees to carry weapons at school. It adds rules requiring school districts to maintain security infrastructure and prohibits them from purchasing certain technology or equipment from unapproved organizations or companies controlled by China. It also defines "school infrastructure" to include specific types of firearm-detection software that must be developed in the United States and meet strict data security and ownership standards. Finally, it updates requirements for security officer training and the training and legal immunity protections for school employees permitted to carry weapons. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• S-5177 · filed April 17, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment allows school districts to use certain funds for training required for employees to carry weapons at school. It also requires school districts to maintain security equipment and prohibits them from buying certain infrastructure from unapproved organizations. Additionally, it adds specific security requirements for software used to detect firearms, including rules that the technology must be developed in the United States and not be controlled by China. Finally, it updates the training and legal immunity requirements for school employees who receive professional permits to carry weapons. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 18, 2024
• H-8203 · filed March 13, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that the software used to detect firearms must be designated as qualified anti-terrorism technology by the secretary of homeland security. Its wording →
  Adopted
  53–41
  March 13, 2024
• H-8201Strike everything · filed March 12, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill. It allows schools to use mobile panic alert systems, prohibits school districts from issuing bonds for athletic facilities unless all their buildings meet new safety standards, and requires schools to complete and submit safety reviews. It also creates a grant program for firearm detection software and establishes a task force to study school safety and infrastructure standards. Its wording →
  Withdrawn
  March 13, 2024
• H-8200 · filed March 12, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment expands the grant program to include other innovative technologies besides firearm detection software and requires that these tools integrate with local emergency services. It also changes which state agency manages the grants and how they are distributed, while adding a new member to the task force. Finally, it updates the funding amounts and creates a new fund for school security personnel grants if certain other legislation is passed. Its wording →
  Never voted on