Permitted and trained school staff permission to carry firearms
This bill allows school staff with valid firearm permits to carry weapons on school property after completing annual training. It requires the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to provide free, annual active-shooter response training to teachers and employees at public K-12 schools, charter schools, and postsecondary institutions. The bill amends criminal penalties to clarify that permitted staff carrying firearms on school grounds will face only a misdemeanor charge (not a felony), while maintaining restrictions for others. It specifically applies to staff who already hold permits under Minnesota law, with no new permit eligibility created.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2025
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1
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Koran
RRepublican
Co
Bill Lieske
RRepublican
Co
Eric Lucero
RRepublican
Co
Nathan Wesenberg
RRepublican
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