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VA HB1035
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tony Wilt
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AI Summary
- Requires school security officers who carry firearms to complete training in "critical incident preparedness and response" and "behavioral threat assessment" instead of the previous "active shooter emergency response" terminology
- Updates training requirements in two sections of Virginia Code: § 9.1-102 (powers and duties of the Department of Criminal Justice Services) and § 22.1-280.2:1 (employment of school security officers)
- Applies to school security officers employed by local school boards, private schools, and religious schools who carry firearms in performance of their duties
- Training must be provided by a federal, state, or local law-enforcement agency and include emergency evacuation procedures in addition to the updated critical incident and threat assessment components
Legislative Description
Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #22/10/2026
Public Safety1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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