Signed by Governor Greg Gianforte

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that specifies the response to guns in schools.

Highlights:

• Authorizes school trustees to exempt from expulsion students who possess firearms on campus (Page 2).

• Authorizes students to bring firearms to school for instructional purposes (Page 2).

• Specifies process for due process hearings relating to on-campus firearms possession; requires that such hearings be held prior to expulsion (Page 2).

• Authorizes students to bring firearms to school if such firearms are “secured in a locked container approved by the school district or in a locked motor vehicle” (Page 3).

• Defines “school” as building, grounds, or property of public elementary or secondary school; exempts parking lots from definition (Page 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that specifies the response to guns in schools.

Highlights:

• Authorizes school trustees to exempt from expulsion students who possess firearms on campus (Page 2).

• Authorizes students to bring firearms to school for instructional purposes (Page 2).

• Specifies process for due process hearings relating to on-campus firearms possession; requires that such hearings be held prior to expulsion (Page 2).

• Authorizes students to bring firearms to school if such firearms are “secured in a locked container approved by the school district or in a locked motor vehicle” (Page 3).

• Defines “school” as building, grounds, or property of public elementary or secondary school; exempts parking lots from definition (Page 3).

Full Bill Text