NH HB1034

Prohibits knowingly possessing a firearm on public school property, including buildings, grounds, school buses, and vans, with violations classified as a class A misdemeanor

Exempts persons picking up or dropping off students if the firearm remains in the vehicle, law enforcement officers (on or off duty, including school resource officers), and individuals specifically authorized in writing by the school board

Requires school boards to hold public hearings before authorizing specific individuals to possess firearms on school property, with authorization details kept confidential under RSA 91-A

Prohibits public schools from hiring armed guards whose sole purpose is security, requiring any armed guard to be qualified to work with students and pass a criminal background check

School resource officers assigned through contract agreements with local police departments are not considered armed guards under this prohibition