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

SB 866 allows public school boards in Oklahoma to authorize specific school personnel - such as security staff or designated teachers - to carry concealed handguns on school property. To qualify, personnel must hold an armed security license, reserve peace officer certification, or complete 24 hours of training (including weapon retention and active shooter drills) and demonstrate handgun proficiency. The bill updates existing laws to remove prior storage requirements for firearms on school grounds and clarifies liability protections for schools adopting such policies. It directly affects public school districts and designated staff members meeting the training and certification criteria.