This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the temporary custody of juveniles and the training of law enforcement officers and security personnel in Arizona schools. Under the new provisions, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) will be required to establish a training program for law enforcement officers and security personnel employed by school districts or charter schools, with a certificate of completion provided to those who successfully finish the program. Additionally, school districts must mandate that any law enforcement officer or security personnel complete this training within one month of their employment, with the option to terminate individuals who fail to do so. The bill also clarifies definitions related to law enforcement officers and school safety officers, specifying that certain individuals are exempt from the training if they have completed it within the last two years.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the current requirements for notifying a juvenile's parents or guardians when a peace officer takes a juvenile into temporary custody on school property. It mandates that school employees must notify the juvenile's parents or guardians unless such notification poses a risk to the juvenile or an ongoing investigation. If the juvenile is a ward of the state, the Department of Child Safety must be notified, which will then inform the appropriate legal representatives. These changes aim to enhance the safety and legal compliance of law enforcement interactions with juveniles in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-303
House Engrossed Version: 8-303, 15-249.08, 8-305, 13-3884, 15-101, 8-481