The bill, H.B. No. 1064, aims to enhance security measures in public primary and secondary schools by establishing a licensing requirement for school security officers. It amends the Education Code to allow school districts to employ or contract with licensed security personnel, specifically school security officers, and outlines the qualifications and training necessary for obtaining a school security officer license. The bill introduces new provisions that require individuals to hold a school security officer license to act in that capacity and mandates that applicants complete specific training courses, including those provided by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding the types of personnel that can serve as security officers in schools, replacing the previous definitions with a focus on licensed school security officers. It also establishes a framework for ongoing education and training requirements for these officers to ensure they remain qualified. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with the licensing requirement for school security officers becoming effective a year later, on September 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.081, Education Code 37.0814, Subchapter C, Chapter , Education Code 46.03 (Education Code 37, Subchapter C, Chapter , Education Code 46)