Senate Bill 167 proposes significant changes to the laws regarding firearm possession on school grounds and the fees associated with obtaining a concealed carry license in Wisconsin. The bill introduces a new exception that allows school employees who hold a valid concealed carry license to possess firearms on school grounds, provided that the school board or governing entity has adopted a policy permitting this. Additionally, the bill waives the initial application fee, renewal fee, and background check fee for teachers applying for a concealed carry license, thereby reducing financial barriers for educators seeking to carry firearms.

The bill also includes various amendments and repeals to existing statutes. Notably, it repeals certain provisions related to concealed carry fees and modifies the language surrounding the conditions under which a licensee may carry a firearm on school property. The amendments clarify the requirements for teachers and the policies that must be adopted by schools to allow firearm possession. Overall, the bill aims to align state law with federal exceptions regarding firearm possession in educational settings while also easing the financial burden on teachers seeking to obtain a concealed carry license.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20.455(2)(gr), 20.455, 175.60(2g)(a), 175.60, 175.60(5)(a)6, 175.60(7)(d)