HB 2504 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to school protection officers

HB 2504 allows school districts to designate teachers, administrators, or other school staff as "school protection officers" with specific requirements. To qualify, staff must complete approved training, provide valid concealed carry permits, and submit written requests to the school superintendent. The bill authorizes these officers to carry concealed firearms or self-defense sprays on school property (with strict control rules) and grants them limited authority to detain individuals, requiring immediate notification of administrators and law enforcement. School districts must hold public hearings before designating officers, notify the state safety department of all designations, and may revoke the role without appeal.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → House Committee Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised from its original introduced version to a House Committee Substitute version, incorporating several substantive changes to school safety officer policies. Key modifications include adding new authority for school protection officers to detain individuals and use force, requiring mental health certification for designated personnel, and reorganizing the notification requirements for designating school protection officers. These changes aim to strengthen school safety protocols while adding new oversight and qualification requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include explicit authority for school protection officers to detain individuals and use force on school property, aligning their powers with other persons under chapter 563.

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirement that school districts may require designated personnel to provide a letter from a licensed mental health professional certifying they are fit for duty as a school protection officer.

Reorganized the notification requirements for designating school protection officers, changing the numbering structure and adding a new subsection about notification timelines and required information.

ENFORCEMENT

Added new authority for school protection officers to detain or use force against any person on school property, matching the authority provided to other persons under chapter 563.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original introductory section identifying the bill as introduced by Representative Elliott, replacing it with the House Committee Substitute designation.

Changed the bill number designation from 4132H.01I to 4132H.02C to reflect its status as a House Committee Substitute.

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Committee

Mar 10, 2026

Committee

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 2

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Jan 8, 2026

Committee

Referred: General Laws(H)

lower

Dec 17, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled (H)

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors