AK SB173

School districts must grant one or more qualified persons an assigned duty to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds for defensive use, unless no qualified persons are available.

Qualified persons must hold a concealed handgun permit, complete equivalent firearms training (nationally recognized course, school resource officer training, or Buckeye Firearms Foundation program), meet district physical and mental standards (at least as stringent as Alaska Police Standards Council standards), and satisfy any insurance requirements.

School districts must pay training fees and compensate employee participants for time spent in training and drills; districts must pay or reimburse volunteer training fees if requested.

School districts must provide local and state law enforcement by July 1 annually with active shooter plans, floor plans identifying entrances and safe areas, qualified person contact information, and training availability dates.

Qualified persons and school officials are immune from liability for injuries caused by a qualified person's acts or failures during a crisis, except for gross negligence; sensitive security information cannot be made public.