Bill > HB4372

This bill allows teachers, administrators, and support personnel in K-12 schools in West Virginia to volunteer as School Protection Officers (SPOs) and carry concealed firearms, pepper spray, or stun guns on school property, provided they meet specific training and permitting requirements. To become an SPO, an individual must apply, possess a valid concealed carry permit, and complete a School Protection Officer Training Program (SPOTP) developed by the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, which includes instruction on threat neutralization, crisis intervention, and tactical training. School districts must notify the state Department of Homeland Security of SPO designations, and this information will be kept confidential. The bill also outlines procedures for revoking SPO designations and provides funding for training, with individual SPOs responsible for their own ammunition costs.

Education

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4372&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill