1. A. “Firearm” means a handgun, as recommended by the department of public safety and authorized by the public school insurance authority, adopted for use by a local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction within which a school district or charter school is located.

2. B. “School premises” means:

   1. (1) the building and grounds, including playgrounds, playing fields, and parking areas, and any school bus or vehicle of a public school, whether owned or under contract by the school district or charter school, in or on which school or school-related activities are being conducted under the supervision of the local school board or governing body of a charter school; or
   2. (2) any other public buildings or grounds, including playing fields and parking areas that are not public school property, in or on which school-related and school-sanctioned activities are being performed.
3. C. “School security personnel” means formerly certified and commissioned law enforcement officers employed by a school district or governing body of a charter school and authorized by department rules and local school board or governing body policy to carry a firearm on school premises.

[6.12.12.7 NMAC – N, 7/28/2020]