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HB 4299 - Authorizes Teachers to Conceal Carry - West Virginia Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Teachers to Conceal Carry

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes teachers to conceal carry in the state of West Virginia.

Highlights:

  • Specifies that any school district within the state shall have the ability to designate any eligible elementary school teacher, secondary school teacher, support personnel, or administrator as a school protection officer (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that anyone designated as an SPO may be authorized to conceal-carry a firearm or a less-than-lethal protection device (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires that an individual who wishes to become an SPO submit a written request which includes a permit, a training program certificate, and other specifics  (Sec.1). 

  • Specifies that no teachers may be appointed without the passing of the SPO training program(Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that a school may revoke any SPO status for any reason with a 30-day notice (Sec. 1). 

  • Appropriates funding of up to $5,000 per county school district for the SPO training program (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires payment of applicants of $50 for the training program (Sec. 1). 

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