STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30954 / H0415
There is a desperate need to make our schools secure from individuals that desire to inflict harm on students.
The best solution to defend schools is an effective physical security posture and to hire full-time armed guards.
The armed guard option is cost prohibitive and not sustainable. This legislation provides an alternative to the
hired armed guards by giving the opportunity for Public K-12 school employees to carry concealed weapons and
can act as an armed protection force within the confines of the school. Individuals that are willing to participate
in this program will need to have completed an enhanced concealed weapon training course. Additionally, this
legislation requires all schools to remove “Gun Free Zone” signs from all public K-12 schools.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no fiscal impact to the state General Fund or local government as it will not impose any significant
additional administrative duties or obligations on state or local government.
Contact:
Representative Edward H. Hill
(208) 332-1000
Senator Todd Lakey
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/22/2024, 9:23 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-3302C, 18-3302D, 74-106