Firearms; authorizing carry of a concealed handgun on public school property by certain personnel. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 856 allows designated public school personnel - such as security staff with proper licenses or trained teachers - to carry concealed handguns on school property under specific conditions. It requires school boards to adopt written policies authorizing this, mandates 24 hours of annual training (including weapon retention and active shooter scenarios), and removes prior storage requirements for firearms. The bill applies only to personnel meeting strict criteria, such as holding a valid security guard license, reserve peace officer certification, or completing state-approved training. It does not permit general staff to carry or affect private school policies. The law takes effect immediately, declared an emergency.