The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 402, aims to revise the definition of "retired police officer" specifically for the context of school security services. The bill stipulates that municipalities and local or regional boards of education may employ retired police officers to provide security services in public schools, provided these officers are qualified under federal law and have completed necessary training. The bill introduces new requirements for retired police officers, including annual training and firearms qualifications, while also clarifying that they are not subject to certain licensing requirements.

Key changes in the definition of "retired police officer" include the addition of criteria that these individuals must not be prohibited from being hired by a law enforcement unit, as outlined in section 7-291c. The bill removes previous language that did not include this stipulation, thereby tightening the qualifications for retired officers eligible for school security roles. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 10-244a