If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by establishing the "Save Our Children School Safety Program" within the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), which would enhance school safety through structured training and guidelines for employees authorized to carry firearms on school grounds. The bill would introduce new provisions for a fund to reimburse eligible schools and individuals for training and safety equipment, as well as requirements for schools to authorize employees to carry firearms, including confidentiality protections for their personally identifiable information. Additionally, the bill would modify existing laws to allow school administrators to authorize employees to carry firearms under specific conditions and would require the establishment of uniform training standards for certification programs. The ADE would be responsible for reporting on the program's effectiveness and participation every odd-numbered year, which would include details on certifications, authorized employees, fund status, and recommendations for improvements. Overall, the bill aims to create a comprehensive framework for enhancing school safety protocols.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-249.08, 15-341, 41-1822, 35-190, 13-3102, 15-717.01, 15-701, 15-701.01, 15-481, 15-491, 15-342, 15-1224, 15-1125, 15-1126, 15-1223, 13-3108, 13-3120, 15-764, 15-761, 13-706, 13-105, 15-157, 15-107, 2008-2009, 39-101, 36-2267, 3-365, 41-5701.02, 41-5711, 15-1102
House Engrossed Version: 15-249.08, 15-341, 41-1822, 35-190, 13-3102, 15-717.01, 15-701, 15-701.01, 15-481, 15-491, 15-342, 15-1224, 15-1125, 15-1126, 15-1223, 13-3108, 13-3120, 15-764, 15-761, 13-706, 13-105, 15-157, 15-107, 2008-2009, 39-101, 36-2267, 3-365, 41-5701.02, 41-5711, 15-1102