Bill
Bill > SB529
VA SB529
VA SB529Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.
summary
Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public schools; school security and discipline; employment of school security officers; training requirements. Amends the requirements for the training course of which an individual employed as a school security officer is required to submit proof of completion to the Department of Criminal Justice Services in order to carry a firearm in the performance of his duties by (i) eliminating the requirement that such training course include training in active shooter emergency response and, instead, requiring it to include training in critical incident preparedness and response and (ii) clarifying that such training course include training in behavioral threat assessment.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the training requirements for school security officers who are authorized to carry firearms. Specifically, it changes the mandatory training from "active shooter emergency response" to "critical incident preparedness and response," and adds "behavioral threat assessment" as a required component of the training course that must be completed and submitted to the Department of Criminal Justice Services. These changes aim to update and enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of school security personnel in handling various critical situations within schools.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Public Safety Hearing (08:00:00 2/27/2026 House Committee Room A - 008) (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB529 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB529) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092449.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB529/text/SB529 |
Loading...