Florida Law Permits Colleges to Arm Faculty for Campus Safety
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 757, allowing public colleges and universities in the state to train and arm faculty and staff as part of voluntary armed guardian programs. The law, effective immediately, aims to enhance campus safety by preparing personnel to respond to potential threats. Each institution can choose to implement the program, which is optional. The legislation also increases penalties for firearm offenses near schools, classifying discharging a firearm within 1,000 feet of a campus as a level six felony. Additionally, the law mandates the development of threat-management teams, improved alert systems, and comprehensive active assailant response plans. 
