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This bill creates the "Keep Our Schools Safe Act," which mandates that every school in Missouri designate one or more school protection officers to be present on each school campus during educational and extracurricular activities. School protection officers can be teachers, administrators, or volunteers (typically retired law enforcement officers) who are trained and authorized to carry a concealed firearm and self-defense spray device. The bill establishes detailed requirements for school protection officers, including mandatory training, certification, and notification procedures. Additionally, the bill introduces a new tax credit program that allows teachers, administrative personnel, and athletic coaches to claim a tax credit of up to $150 for purchasing a firearm or taking a firearms safety and training course. The tax credit program is capped at $500,000 annually and will sunset after six years. The bill also requires schools to provide an annual Eddie Eagle Gunsafe training course on firearm safety for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. The legislation aims to enhance school safety by providing trained and armed personnel on school campuses and promoting firearm safety education.

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