Schools; directing the State Department of Education to make certain determination; requiring public school districts and charter schools to provide certain firearm instruction. Effective date. Emergency.

Summary

The bill orders the State Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife Conservation, to decide the earliest grade for firearm‑safety lessons and to approve the curriculum. Beginning in the 2026‑27 school year, every public school district and charter school must give students annual instruction on safe handling, storage, and what to do if they find an unsecured gun, using approved videos, online materials, or optional off‑campus courses with parental consent. The aim is to reduce accidental shootings among children.

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