AL HB449

Authorizes formation of trained volunteer school emergency security forces at public K-12 schools composed of current and retired school employees and local citizens upon principal request.

Requires school principals to submit volunteer lists to the county sheriff, who coordinates with local police and determines if sufficient suitable volunteers exist before initiating the program.

Classifies emergency security force members as reserve deputy sheriffs without arrest powers and requires all training and operational supervision by the sheriff and local police.

Sheriff and local police must prepare detailed crisis response plans specifying weapon storage, carrying, and use procedures, with all weapons and equipment subject to sheriff approval.

State indemnifies emergency security force members, board members, superintendents, sheriffs, police chiefs, counties, and municipalities from settlements or judgments arising from acts within scope of duties, except those resulting from intentional or willful and wanton misconduct.

State Board of Education must adopt implementation rules and local boards must oversee local implementation; sheriffs may consult with National Association of School Resource Officers and Alabama Statewide 911 Board.

Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.