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SB 2797

Law enforcement; authorize provision of security to private schools.

2025 Regular Session

SB 2797 would authorize local police and sheriffs to provide security services to private schools under MOUs, shaping who pays, liability, and training; died in committee.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2797

Summary — SB 2797 (2025)

Title: Law enforcement; authorize provision of security to private schools
Bill Number: SB 2797
Status: Died in Committee
Introduced: March 14, 2025
Subject areas: County affairs, Municipalities

Main purpose / intent

Based on the bill title and legislative history, SB 2797 was intended to authorize or clarify the authority of local law enforcement agencies (sheriffs, police departments, or county/municipal law enforcement) to provide security services to private schools. The apparent policy goal was to allow private schools to obtain on-site security or law-enforcement protection from public agencies under specified terms.

Key provisions (based on title and typical legislative practice)

The actual bill text was not provided. The following describes the kinds of provisions SB 2797 would commonly include; these are inferential, not verbatim statutory language:
- Affirmative authorization for county or municipal law enforcement to provide security services or assign peace officers to private schools.
- Authority to enter into agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs) between private schools and local law enforcement.
- Terms for compensation or cost recovery (e.g., fees paid by private schools, intergovernmental billing, or local appropriation).
- Provisions addressing liability, indemnification, and insurance for officers while performing contracted security duties.
- Minimum training, conduct, and reporting requirements for officers assigned to schools.
- Limits on scope of duties (security vs. disciplinary matters), and safeguards for civil rights and student privacy.

Who would be affected

  • Private schools (would be eligible to contract for law-enforcement security).
  • Local law enforcement agencies (sheriff’s offices, municipal police departments) — in their budgeting, staffing, and liability exposure.
  • Local governments/counties/municipalities — potential fiscal and administrative impacts if providing services or subsidizing them.
  • Students, families, and school staff — changes in security presence/response.
  • Taxpayers, if local government resources are used or subsidized.

Legislative timeline & procedural status

  • Filed / Received by Secretary: 2025-03-14
  • Referred to Municipalities; County Affairs (initial referral listed 2025-01-20) and later to Criminal Justice (4/03/2025).
  • Committee activity and public hearing occurred April 15, 2025; committee voted and testimony was taken.
  • Committee report printed/distributed and reported favorably as substituted: 2025-04-16.
  • Placed on the intent calendar: 2025-05-09 and 2025-05-15; later entries indicate “Not again placed on intent calendar” (5/12, 5/25).
  • Final status recorded as: Died In Committee.

Notes and limitations

  • No bill text or version content was provided with the request. This summary uses the bill title and legislative actions to describe intent and likely provisions; exact statutory language, definitions, and specifics (fee schedules, indemnity language, required training, effective dates) could not be cited.
  • Because the measure died in committee, it did not become law in this session. If you want a precise, clause-by-clause summary, please provide the bill text or an official bill digest.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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