School safety: school security departments: contracted private licensed security agencies.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Education
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires California school districts and local educational agencies to establish clear guidelines when contracting with private security agencies for school safety. Specifically, it mandates that these entities outline the permitted use of weapons (like pepper spray, batons, and firearms) on school campuses and define the roles and responsibilities of school administrators, security staff, and contracted officers, prioritizing administrator responsibility for de-escalation. The bill also modifies the process for chiropractic corporations to apply for registration.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts and local educational agencies to specify weapon usage parameters on school campuses.
- Establishes clear roles and responsibilities for school administrators, security personnel, and contracted officers regarding safety.
- Prioritizes school administrators’ responsibility for de-escalation.
- Applies to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2027.
- Modifies the process for chiropractic corporations to apply for registration.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Local educational agencies (school districts, county offices of education, charter schools)
- Private licensed security agencies
- School administrators
- School security personnel
Notable changes
- Introduces specific regulations regarding weapon use by contracted security personnel.
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