Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes armed school security and any public or private school in the state of West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Authorizes armed school security and any public or private school in the state of West Virginia (Ch. 15, Article 2D, Sec. 3).

• Establishes minimum training regulations for school security personnel over racism, cultural diversity, and implicit bias (Sec. ).

• Authorizes a school security officer to carry a firearm as long as they (Ch. 15, Article 2D, Sec. 3):

• Are a former law enforcement officer in good standing;

• Obtain and maintain certification from the Division of Protective Services;

• Undergo background checks; and

• Are approved to carry by their school board.

• Prohibits school security officers from arresting any individual but specifies they can detain individuals until law enforcement arrives (Ch. 15, Article 2D, Sec. 3).

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