UT HB0044

County security chiefs may designate approved private security companies to administer required school safety personnel training, with oversight requirements including written approval and coordination with local law enforcement

School guardians must carry firearms concealed on their person during duty hours rather than storing them, with temporary storage in biometric safes limited to 15 minutes for personal needs; the State Board of Education will administer guardian stipends in coordination with the state security chief

Armed school security guard definition expands to include special function officers (sworn peace officers); both guardians and armed guards who use deadly force must be placed on administrative leave and investigated by law enforcement with jurisdiction

LEAs must provide panic alert devices to lead teachers and school safety personnel by July 1, 2027; visitor management protocols are established including controlled access points, sign-in procedures, and visible identification requirements

The Cybersecurity Commission must establish minimum cybersecurity standards for LEAs aligned with NIST and CIS frameworks, with phased implementation timelines; LEAs must report data breaches to the Utah Cyber Center within 24 hours and notify the State Board of Education