HB 14-1157 Summary

• Authorizes school district boards of education to adopt written policies allowing employees to carry concealed handguns on school property if the employee holds a valid concealed carry permit issued under Colorado law.

• Extends the same authorization to governing boards of charter schools and institute charter schools to adopt policies permitting concealed carry by their employees on school grounds.

• Allows school districts and charter schools to impose additional requirements on employees beyond holding a valid permit, including mandatory training.

• Amends existing law to clarify that school security officers employed by school districts or charter schools may carry concealed handguns while on duty, and extends this right to other district and charter school employees carrying under an adopted policy.

• Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.