Creating mobile training team for school safety

SB 48 creates a mobile training team within the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to improve school safety. The team, led by a chief officer and 16 regional officers (requiring peace officer licensure or military veteran status), provides schools with training on emergency planning, security protocols, and tactical medical services. It allows teachers and administrators to become "school protection officers" after completing state-approved training - including firearms instruction - to carry concealed weapons in schools, with a bonus incentive (revocable if they lose certification). The bill directly affects public and nonpublic schools, staff members, and the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on concrete training requirements rather than speculative outcomes.