Bill > S191

This bill requires the Center for Safer Schools to develop an interactive presentation about the legal, medical, and emotional consequences of youth gun possession, substance abuse, gun violence, and gun safety, specifically targeting students in 7th and 9th grades. Local school administrative units will be mandated to provide this presentation to all students in those grade levels, with a requirement to notify parents at least 14 days in advance and give them the option to opt their child out of the presentation. The bill appropriates $900,000 in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support the development of training materials and resources for schools to deliver this presentation. The Center for Safer Schools will be responsible for creating the presentation content, providing training, and supplying materials to local school administrative units, with voluntary participation available for other public school units. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and will be implemented starting in the 2026-2027 school year, aiming to educate young students about the serious implications of gun-related behaviors and promote safety.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S191