Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends conceal carry regulations for school marshals.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a school marshal of an open-enrollment charter school district to carry a concealed handgun or possess a handgun on the physical premises of a school, but only (Sec. 1):

• In a manner provided provided by a written regulations adopted by the board of trustees or the governing body; and

• At a specific school as specified by the board of trustees or the governing body, as applicable.

• Authorizes a school marshal to use a handgun authorized under this section only under circumstances that would justify the use of deadly force (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes a school marshal of a private school to carry a concealed handgun or possess a handgun on the physical premises of a school, but only in the manner provided by written regulations adopted by the governing body (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes a school marshal of a public junior college to carry a concealed handgun or possess a handgun on the physical premises of a school, but only (Sec. 3):

• In a manner provided provided by a written regulations adopted by the governing body; and

• At a specific public junior college campus as specified by the governing board.

• Specifies this act takes effect with the 2019-2020 school year (Sec. 4).

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