The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1374 aims to enhance the training requirements for armed and unarmed security personnel employed in public schools. The bill proposes that training can be provided by an instructor approved by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council and elected by a local or regional board of education. It specifies that such training may take place at the Connecticut Police Academy or any other location chosen by the local or regional board. The training for armed personnel will cover various topics, including use of force, active assailant response, and safe firearm handling, while unarmed personnel will receive training in drug detection and gang identification. Additionally, local or regional boards of education are permitted to offer further training to their security personnel.

The bill repeals the existing Section 7-294x and replaces it with the new provisions, effective October 1, 2025. Key insertions include the requirement for training to be provided to both armed and unarmed security personnel, the flexibility of training locations, and the establishment of specific training topics for each category of personnel. The proposed deletions indicate the removal of outdated language, streamlining the training process for school security personnel.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-294x