IN SR0038

Urges the legislative council to assign a study committee to examine whether school districts should have the option to allow teachers to carry concealed firearms in schools.

Requires the study committee to consider whether specialized firearm training in an educational setting should be required before teachers carry concealed firearms in schools.

Allows the committee to examine additional studies and legislative options to support student safety in Indiana schools.

Directs the committee to issue a final report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the legislative council by November 1, 2018, in electronic format.

Cites recent school shootings (Parkland, Sandy Hook) and FBI data showing active shooter incidents are increasing at an average of 6.4 per year, with 17% occurring at schools, and notes that 18 states currently allow armed adults on school property.