This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding school safety and employee training. It establishes the "Save Our Children School Safety Program" within the department, which aims to enhance school safety through employee training, medical preparedness, and crisis-response capabilities. The department will create a list of approved training and certification programs, which will be posted on its website. Additionally, a fund will be created to provide reimbursements to eligible schools and individuals for training and safety equipment, with specific eligibility criteria outlined for both schools and employees.

Furthermore, the bill allows eligible schools to adopt policies permitting certain employees to carry concealed firearms on school grounds, provided they meet specific training and certification requirements. It also ensures the confidentiality of personally identifiable information for employees participating in training or authorized to carry firearms. The bill includes provisions for civil and criminal liability protections for employees acting in good faith in defense of students and school personnel. Lastly, it mandates regular reporting on the program's implementation and effectiveness, including the number of certified employees and available funds.

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