An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of councils of trustees.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to change firearm authorization rules for campus police at state universities. It requires campus police to meet state certification standards before carrying firearms and voids all existing resolutions authorizing campus police to carry weapons. The policy directly affects campus police officers and trustees councils across Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. The change takes effect 60 days after enactment, replacing prior authorization processes with new certification requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Clint Owlett
RRepublican
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
Co
Tina Pickett
RRepublican
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