North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 10 R cosponsors

SB 343 — Protect the Children in Private Schools.

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This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 343, new language has been added to the law covering places of worship, specifically mentioning churches, synagogues, and temples. This change aims to clarify that these religious institutions are recognized for their unique roles in the community. By explicitly including these places in the law, it emphasizes their importance and helps ensure they receive appropriate consideration in legislative matters.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 21, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 343 Short Title:
343 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15125-ML-54 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS AT PRIVATE SCHOOLS MAY CARRY CERTAIN WEAPONS ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY WHEN AUTHORIZED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY THAT IS THE LOCATION OF BOTH A SCHOOL AND A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP WHEN ATTENDING WORSHIP SERVICES AND OTHER SACERDOTAL FUNCTIONS AT THE PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 22, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS AT PRIVATE SCHOOLS MAY CARRY CERTAIN WEAPONS ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY WHEN AUTHORIZED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY THAT IS THE LOCATION OF BOTH A SCHOOL AND A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP WHEN ATTENDING WORSHIP SERVICES AND OTHER SACERDOTAL FUNCTIONS AT THE PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP.
14-269.2(a)is amendedbyadding thefollowing newsubdivisions to read:
14-269.2(a)is amendedbyaddingthefollowingnewsubdivisions to read:
For purposes of parochial schools, the school board of trustees may be the board of deacons, the board of elders, or any other designated board which oversees thegeneral affairsof thechurch,synagogue,temple,orotherplaceofreligious worship that is affiliated with the private school." SECTION2.
For purposes of parochial schools, the school board of trustees may be the board of deacons, the board of elders, or any other designated board which oversees thegeneral affairsof thechurch,synagogue,temple,orotherplaceof religious worship that is affiliated with the private school." SECTION2.
The person has successfully completed under the direct supervision of a certified National Rifle Association instructor or the equivalent a minimum of eight hours of courses on, or relating to, gun safety and the appropriate use of firearms that is in addition to the firearms *DRS15125-ML-54* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 training and safety course required for a concealed handgun permit under G.S.
The person has successfully completed under the direct supervision of a certified National Rifle Association instructor or the equivalent a minimum of eight hours of courses on, or relating to, gun safety and the appropriate use of firearms that is in addition to the firearms *S343-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 training and safety course required for a concealed handgun permit under G.S.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 343?
SB 343 is sponsored by Steve Jarvis (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Paul Newton (Republican), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican), Carl Ford (Republican), Ralph Hise (Republican), Krawiec, Perry, Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), and Vickie Sawyer (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 343?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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