SB310 Summary

• School principals in Franklin County may request volunteers to form emergency security forces consisting of current employees, retired employees, and district residents when student safety is inadequate.

• The Franklin County Sheriff or local chief of police must review volunteer lists, determine suitability, and may initiate the program; volunteers serve as reserve deputies or officers without arrest powers.

• The Sheriff or chief of police, in conjunction with school administrators, must prepare a detailed crisis plan specifying weapon storage, carrying procedures, use circumstances, and approve all weapons and equipment.

• Emergency security force members receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses; the local board of education may provide salary supplements and must pay for training and equipment costs.

• The state shall indemnify and hold harmless emergency security force members, school board members, superintendents, the Sheriff, chief of police, county, and municipalities from settlements or judgments arising from acts within the scope of duties, except for intentional or willful and wanton misconduct.