SCHOOL SECURITY PERSONNEL

HB 473 establishes new qualifications for school security personnel in New Mexico schools and charter districts. It defines "assistant school security personnel" as Level 1 or 2 security guards (who cannot carry firearms) and "school security personnel" as retired law enforcement officers or Level 3 guards (who can carry firearms with approval). The bill requires school districts to verify credentials, complete school-specific security training, conduct background checks, and cover costs for psychological evaluations for armed personnel. It also mandates approved training programs covering cultural competency and prohibited profiling. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and has not advanced to a vote.