Florida House Votes 83-25 to Expand Armed Guardian Program to Colleges

WHAT HAPPENED: The Florida House passed HB 757 on an 83-25 vote Wednesday evening, extending the state's "school guardian" program — which currently applies to K-12 schools — to colleges and universities.

WHAT IT MEANS: If the Senate approves the measure and it becomes law, Florida's public and private colleges and universities could establish armed guardian programs on their campuses. Students, faculty, and staff at Treasure Coast institutions such as Indian River State College would be directly affected.

WHO IS AFFECTED: College and university communities statewide, including students, employees, and campus administrators in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties.

WHAT WE DON'T KNOW: The source material does not specify which types of institutions would be eligible, whether participation would be mandatory or voluntary, what training requirements would apply to college guardians, or how the program would be funded. Details of any Senate companion bill are not provided. According to available information,

WHAT TO WATCH: The bill now moves to the Florida Senate, where its fate is undetermined. No Senate hearing date or floor vote was included in the available source material.

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