House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes to amend existing laws regarding the carrying of concealed weapons on school campuses in Louisiana. The bill introduces an exception to the illegal carrying of weapons, allowing certified teachers and school administrators who possess a valid concealed handgun permit to carry concealed handguns on school property. Specifically, it adds new legal language to R.S. 14:95, stating that the illegal carrying of weapons does not apply to these certified individuals, thereby permitting them to carry concealed handguns during school hours.

Additionally, the bill amends R.S. 40:1379.3(N)(11) to clarify that while concealed handguns are generally prohibited in schools, this prohibition does not extend to certified teachers and school administrators with valid permits. The proposed law retains the existing provisions regarding concealed handgun permits while establishing this new exception, thereby enhancing the rights of certified educational personnel in relation to firearm possession on school campuses.

Statutes affected:
HB721 Original: 40:3(N)(11)