The bill S. 269 aims to enhance security measures in public school districts in South Carolina that have more than fifteen thousand students. It allows these districts to employ security personnel who are licensed as a proprietary security business, enabling them to be armed or have arrest authority on school premises. The bill stipulates that while these security personnel can enhance safety, they cannot replace the role of school resource officers, who must still be utilized as mandated by law. Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for public school districts to obtain proprietary security business licensure and comply with existing regulations.

The bill also amends several sections of the South Carolina Code, including Section 40-18-60, which now specifies that public school districts must designate their superintendent as the applicant for licensure. Furthermore, it introduces new training requirements for security officers working in schools, ensuring they meet specific standards and undergo regular recertification. The amendments clarify that public school districts are excluded from certain licensing requirements that apply to other entities, thereby streamlining the process for schools to enhance their security measures effectively.

Statutes affected:
01/28/2025: 59-19-275, 40-18-60, 40-18-80, 40-18-140
03/26/2025: 59-19-275, 40-18-60, 40-18-80, 40-18-140
03/28/2025: 59-19-275, 40-18-60, 40-18-80, 40-18-140
04/03/2025: 59-19-275, 40-18-60, 40-18-80, 40-18-140
05/01/2025: 59-19-275, 40-18-60, 40-18-80, 40-18-140
05/05/2025: 59-19-275, 40-18-60, 40-18-80, 40-18-140
Latest Version: 59-19-275, 40-18-60, 40-18-80, 40-18-140