HB2931 Summary

• Permits school employees with concealed carry licenses to carry firearms into their school buildings, parking areas, and real property if they complete additional state-mandated training beyond standard licensing requirements.

• Requires Illinois State Police to establish a specialized training program within 120 days, with maximum 48 hours of total training (28 hours maximum for firearm training) that must include safe handling of firearms around children.

• Mandates annual completion of the specialized training program for school employees to maintain the ability to carry concealed firearms on school premises.

• Applies to employees of both public and private elementary and secondary schools who hold valid concealed carry licenses.