AB 68: School safety: armed school resource officers.

This bill requires rural school districts and charter schools to have at least one armed school resource officer present during regular school hours at each school that meets specified criteria. Starting from the 2028-29 school year, these districts and schools must determine the appropriate number of armed school resource officers and ensure they are available to carry loaded firearms. The governing board or body can claim a good cause exception if they are unable to comply due to lack of funding or qualified personnel. The state will reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the state if the commission on state mandates determines that the bill contains such costs.