The bill, known as Substitute Bill No. 1374, aims to enhance the training requirements for security personnel employed in public schools by local or regional boards of education. It repeals the existing Section 7-294x and introduces new provisions that mandate the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, or an approved instructor selected by the board of education, to provide training for both armed and unarmed security personnel. The training for armed personnel will cover various critical topics, including use of force, active assailant response, and techniques for interacting with individuals with disabilities. Unarmed personnel will receive training in drug detection and gang identification.

Additionally, the bill allows local or regional boards of education to offer supplementary training to their security personnel. The new provisions will take effect on October 1, 2025, and represent a significant update to the existing law by specifying the types of training required and the entities responsible for delivering that training.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-294x
PS Joint Favorable Substitute: 7-294x
File No. 432: 7-294x
APP Joint Favorable: 7-294x