relative to possession of firearms on school property.

HB 1034 prohibits individuals from knowingly possessing firearms on public school property, including buildings, grounds, and school buses, with violations classified as class A misdemeanors. Exceptions include parents transporting firearms in vehicles while dropping off/delivering students, law enforcement officers, and personnel specifically authorized by a school board after a public hearing and background check. The bill also bans public schools from hiring "armed guards" whose sole role is security, requiring any armed personnel to meet standard employment background checks. This affects all public schools and charter schools in New Hampshire, directly impacting school staff, parents, and security personnel.