A proposed Michigan House bill, introduced on March 25, aims to establish a firearm safety program for students in grades 6 through 12, potentially changing how firearms are taught in schools. House Bill 4285 mandates the creation of a model instruction program that must be completed by June 1, 2025, aligning with existing hunter safety training requirements necessary for obtaining a hunting license in the state.
The program will encompass at least eight hours of instruction on safe firearm handling, maintenance, and hunting practices, conducted by certified instructors without physical firearms present in schools. While the course is designed as an optional, extracurricular activity, it offers students and their parents an opportunity to opt-out without academic repercussions, reflecting a balance between safety education and personal choice.
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