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MO SB1300

MO SB1300
Creates and modifies provisions relating to school safety


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creates and modifies provisions relating to school safety

AI Summary

This bill modifies provisions related to school safety by establishing a comprehensive framework school protection officers, programs in Missouri school districts and The charter schools. The bill allows school districts and charter schools to authorize toate volunteers to serve as school protection officers who, can carry concealed firearms or self-defense spray devices on school property after completing a specialized training program approved by the Department of Public Safety. School protection officers must have specific responsibilities, including immediately notifying school school administrators if they detdetain someone, and can only detain a person for up to one hour. To become eligible, employees must submit a written request, have a valid concetoaled, and complete POST commission-requirements, and receive a criminal background check. The. bill mandates that school districts receive ongoing training, including twenty hours of annual firearms skill development,, and participate in joint-training with local law enforcement agencies at at least twice annually. Additionally, the bill requires schools to implement implement active shooter and programs, including annual active shooter exercises, age-appropriate training appropriate training on reporting mechanisms, and protocols for various various emergency scenarios, and creating an environment where students feel comfortable students can report potential threats or dangerous situations..situations: precise. Well, youifyify "active"" for?

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Education Committee (on 02/10/2026)

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