HB 1233 — Online Training for Private Security Officers

F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1233CS/HB1233 2022 A bill to be entitled An act relating to online training for private security officers;

providing that certain required training criteria for a Class "G""D" or Class "D""G" license may be conducted online;

providing requirements for online training courses for a Class "D" or Class "G" license;

requiring entities offering online training to provide the Division of Licensing of the department with live access to each course;

authorizing such entities to deliver online instruction using recordings under certain circumstances;

493.6105 Initial application for license.— (5) In addition to the requirements outlined in subsection (3), an applicant for a Class "G" license must satisfy minimum training criteria for firearms established by rule of the department, which training criteria includes, but is not limited to, 28 hours of range and classroom training conducted by in- Page 1of 65 CODING:

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In493.6115 accordanceestablish withthe s.general content, the number of hours of each subject area to be taught, the method of delivery and the security protocols for online training and testing, the reporting requirements for verification of successful completion of training, and any other rules necessary for the regulation of schools or training facilities providing in-person or online training.

493.6115, the department shall by rule establish the general content and the number of hours of each subject area to be taught, the method of delivery and the security protocols for online training and testing, the reporting requirements for verification of successful completion of training, and any other rules necessary for the regulation of Class "K" licensees providing in-person or online training.

Upon completion of the training, the instructor must submit results directly to the Division of Licensing of the department in a manner prescribed by the department.

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(b) The applicant provides proof that he or she is currently certified as a federal law enforcement officer and has receivedPage law2of enforcement5 firearmsCODING: training administered by a federal law enforcement agency.

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(c) The applicant submits a valid firearm certificate among those specified in paragraph (6)(a).

493.6132 Online training courses.— (1) An online training course for a Class "D" or Class "G" license must be conductedattached liveto and conducted by a licensed school or training facility that maintains a physical locationlocation. in this state.

(2) A Class "K" licensed firearms instructor conducting an online training course must maintainwork under a physicallicensed locationschool inor thistraining statefacility andor mustbe conductemployed liveunder onlinea classesbusiness atestablishment aregistered, locationpermitted, or licensed by the department with an insurance policy in thisthe state.minimum amount of $1,000,000.

Page(3) 3ofAn 6applicant CODING:may only be logged into the online training course from one device at a time.

(4) The online training course must:

(a) Include security questions to ensure that the applicant is actively using the computer or mobile device and is following along with the online training.

(b) Set a minimum amount of time that each applicant must spend on each screen before moving on to the next screen.

(c) Include randomized test questions.

(5) Online training course certificates must be Page 3of 5 CODING:

hb1233-02-c2hb1233-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1233CS/HB1233 2022 (3)sequentially Annumbered applicantfor maytracking onlypurposes. be logged into the online training course from one device at a time.

(4) The online training course must include, at a minimum, all of the following:

(a) Security questions to ensure that the applicant is actively using the computer or mobile device and is following along with the online training.

(b) A minimum amount of time that each applicant must spend on each screen before moving on to the next screen.

(c) Randomized test questions.

(d) A digital record of the applicant's attendance log along with any components required by department rule.

(5) A licensed school or training facility or a Class "K" licensee conducting an online course must maintain records of all training sessions, including the name and license number of the instructor who is present online with the students while the students are receiving instruction, and proof of compliance with all security protocols at the school, facility, or place of business in this state.

The records required under this subsection must be made accessible to the department's investigators upon request.

(6) A licensed school or training facility or a Class "K" licensee conducting an online course must provide the department's Division of Licensing with live access to each course for the purposes of auditing, monitoring, or inspection Page 4of 6 CODING: