Relating to the open carrying of a handgun by a uniformed school marshal.

Contracts

• Employment Agreements: Review and amend School Marshal contracts. If current language restricts the employee to "concealed carry only," it must be updated to allow open carry subject to uniform compliance.
• Vendor Agreements: Initiate procurement contracts for uniforms immediately to ensure delivery before the fall semester.

Hiring/Training

• Weapon Retention Training: While not explicitly mandated by the bill text, moving from concealed to open carry significantly alters the risk profile regarding weapon snatching. You must update training protocols to include open-carry retention techniques.
• Use of Force Policy: Update the continuum of force policy to account for the visual presence of the weapon as a deterrent or escalation factor.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Board Minutes: You must maintain a certified copy of the Board/Governing Body minutes explicitly adopting regulations that authorize open carry.
• Uniform Standards Memo: Create an internal regulatory document defining exactly what constitutes the "official uniform" (e.g., specific insignia, color, text) to prevent legal ambiguity during an incident.

Fees & Costs

• Uniform Procurement: Budget for the purchase of distinct uniforms identifying personnel as "School Marshals."
• Insurance Premiums: Contact your risk pool or liability carrier. Moving to open carry may trigger a re-evaluation of your liability coverage or require a premium adjustment.