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IN HB1129
Bill
Status
1/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Judy
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AI Summary
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After December 31, 2019, school personnel authorized to carry firearms on school property must be certified by an association or entity approved by Indiana's Secured School Safety Board
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Certified firearm proficiency courses require at least 40 hours of training covering firearm proficiency, weapon retention, scenario-based training, psychological/medical issues, and Indiana firearm laws
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Certifying associations must include a physician, educator, law enforcement officer, mental health professional, attorney, certified firearms instructor, and black-belt martial arts instructor
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Annual recertification requires at least 8 hours of continuing education training each year after initial certification
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Training requirements for armed educators. Provides that, after December 31, 2019, a person must be certified by an association or other entity approved by the school safety board (board) in order to be authorized by a school board to legally possess a firearm in or on school property. Provides that the board shall certify certain associations or other entities to approve providers that provide certified firearm proficiency courses to certify persons who may legally possess a firearm in or on school property. Provides that an approved association or other entity may issue a credential or certification to a person who has successfully completed a certified firearm proficiency course and meets certain annual training requirements.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
1/7/2019