This bill mandates the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to determine the earliest grade at which students in public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools can receive instruction on firearm safety. The intent is to protect children from accidental firearm discharges by providing age-appropriate education. The division, in consultation with the commission, will study relevant data to make this determination. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, all public school districts and charter schools will be required to provide annual instruction on firearm safety, which must be approved by the division and continue through grade twelve.

The curriculum for firearm safety education must include specific topics such as the steps to take if a student finds an unsecured firearm, school safety related to firearms, and proper handling and storage of firearms. It is also required that the instruction presents neutral viewpoints on these topics. The bill prohibits the approval of any curriculum that bears a brand or organizational affiliation, although materials may bear a brand from the State of Arkansas. Preferred methods of instruction include videos, online resources, and potentially off-campus courses, which may involve live-fire exercises, provided that prior written approval is obtained from a student's parent or guardian.