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WV HB2549
WV HB2549Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer
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Introduced
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to authorize teachers in elementary or secondary schools to carry concealed firearms and be designated as a school protection officer.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes teachers and administrators in K-12 elementary and secondary schools to be designated as "school protection officers" and carry concealed firearms on school property. The bill outlines the procedures for teachers and administrators to request the designation, complete required training programs, and be approved by the school district. It also requires school districts to notify the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security of any designated school protection officers, and allows the school district to revoke the designation. The bill aims to enhance school safety by allowing trained and authorized school personnel to carry concealed firearms on campus.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (11)
Doug Smith (R)*,
Wayne Clark (R),
Kathie Crouse (R),
Joe Ellington (R),
Mike Honaker (R),
Chuck Horst (R),
Eric Householder (R),
Buck Jennings (R),
Todd Longanacre (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
Heather Tully (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/26/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2549&year=2023&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/13/2023 |
| hb2549 h ed am _1 | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2023/RS/com_amends/hb2549%20h%20ed%20am%20_1.htm | 01/25/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2549%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2549 | 01/13/2023 |
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