Bill > HB2504

This bill modifies provisions related to school protection officers, who are elementary or secondary school teachers, administrators, or other school personnel designated by a school district to carry concealed firearms or self-defense spray devices on school property. The bill expands the types of school personnel who can be designated as protection officers, clarifies that their duties are voluntary and funded locally, and requires them to maintain personal control of any firearm or device while on school grounds. It also grants them the same authority to detain or use force as any other person under state law, with specific notification requirements for school administrators, law enforcement, and parents if a student is detained. To become a school protection officer, individuals must apply in writing, possess a valid concealed carry permit or endorsement, and complete an approved training program, which may include a mental health evaluation. The bill also updates existing laws regarding where concealed firearms can be carried, specifically clarifying that school protection officers designated by their district do not need additional consent to carry firearms at their school. Additionally, it outlines procedures for school districts to notify the director of the department of public safety about designations and revocations, and for the director to maintain a list of these officers for law enforcement agencies. The bill also requires school boards to hold public hearings before designating school protection officers.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2504&year=2026&code=R