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Garofalo HB No. 707
Abstract: Creates an exception to the crime of carrying a firearm on an elementary, secondary,
or high school campus for teachers or administrators of those schools who possess a
concealed handgun permit.
Present law creates the crime of carrying of a firearm or dangerous weapon on school property.
Present law defines "school" as any elementary, secondary, high school, vocational-technical
school, college, or university in this state.
Present law contains exceptions to the prohibition against carrying firearms on school property.
Proposed law adds as an exception to the crime of carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon on
school property when the person carrying the firearm is a teacher or administrator of that school
who has been issued a concealed handgun permit.
Proposed law requires an annual eight-hour tactical training for those teachers or administrators
prior to being able to carry a concealed handgun on school property.
Provides that proposed law shall not be construed to limit the right of a school governing body or
administration to prohibit or restrict access of those persons possessing a concealed handgun
permit from carrying a firearm on school property.
(Amends R.S. 40:1379.3(N)(11); Adds R.S. 14:95.2(C)(9))