The purpose of the armed first responder program is to give local school boards the ability to decide if an armed first responder will be a part of their school safety plan. The armed first responder program may include an individual carrying a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon as defined by North Dakota Century Code section 62.1-01-01 on school premises, but also requires the school to:

1. Work closely with local law enforcement and the department of emergency services' division of homeland security;

2. Identify school crisis and emergency threats and risks through a comprehensive emergency operations assessment; and

3. Participate in annual active shooter training.

History: Effective April 1, 2020.

General Authority: NDCC 62.1-02-14, 28-32

Law Implemented: NDCC 62.1-02