Sen. David Gregory pitches 'Missouri Rangers' for schools; lawmakers probe bias training, background checks and liability
Sen. David Gregory introduced SB905 to create a voluntary, enhanced training program for armed school protection personnel dubbed 'Missouri Rangers.' Committee members pressed on evidence, an $89,000 fiscal note, POST-run background checks, bias training and liability; a pro‑bill witness testified in support.
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Sen. David Gregory (Senate District 15) introduced Senate Bill 905, proposing a voluntary "Missouri Rangers" program to certify and train armed school protection personnel to a heightened standard. Gregory described the program as a specialized licensing track modeled on federal standards and said it would be optional for schools to adopt.
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