R277-611-3. Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Pilot Program

  (1) A local school board or charter school governing board may choose to participate in a pilot program established in accordance with the standards and limitations set forth in Section 53F-6-201.

  (2) An LEA may designate anyone identified in Subsection 53F-6-201(5)(b)(ii) to provide instruction under a pilot program approved in accordance with Subsection (1).

  (3)(a) A "certified firearms safety instructor" as identified in Subsection 53F-6-201(5)(b)(ii)(D) means a volunteer who is certified by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification to teach firearm safety on public school property consistent with LEA policy and direction.

  (b) A list of certified firearms instructors by county is available through the Utah Department of Public Safety.

  (4) A certified volunteer shall provide documentation of required training to the designated school administrator prior to the advertisement or notice of available training.

  (5) In addition to obtaining certification through the Bureau of Criminal Identification, prior to volunteering in the pilot program identified in Section 53F-6-201, a certified firearms safety instructor shall:

  (a) complete a fingerprint background check and submit to ongoing monitoring consistent with the requirements of Title 53G, Chapter 11, Part 4, Background Checks; and

  (b) have the background check reviewed by an LEA administrator prior to instructing a public school age student.