The proposed bill would update current statutes by establishing the "Save Our Children School Safety Program" within the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), which aims to enhance school safety through employee training and crisis-response capabilities. It would introduce new definitions for "eligible school" and outline requirements for notifying local law enforcement and ADE about employees authorized to carry concealed firearms on school grounds. The bill mandates the creation of a list of approved training programs and allows for reimbursements for training and safety equipment, thereby enhancing existing safety protocols. Additionally, the bill would ensure the confidentiality of personally identifiable information related to employees participating in the program, with violations resulting in a class 1 misdemeanor. It emphasizes the establishment of uniform training standards and assigns responsibilities to the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board for overseeing these programs. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize current laws regarding weapons on school grounds while enhancing safety measures and employee training requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-249.20, 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: 15-249.20, 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