It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 11-47 entitled "Weapons" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

{ADD 11-47-60.2. Possession of weapons on schools grounds/notification. -- ADD} {ADD (a) If a student is found to be carrying a weapon, as defined in section 11-47-42, a firearm or replica of same, or commits an aggravated assault on school grounds as defined in R.I.G.L. section 11-47-60, the principal/designee shall immediately notify the student's parents and the local police and turn the weapon over, if any, to the local enforcement agency. ADD}

{ADD (b) Any person who has reasonable cause to know that any person is in violation of this statute shall notify the principal/designee. The principal/designee shall forthwith notify the student's parents and the local police. Any person acting in good faith who makes such a report under this section shall have immunity from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of making the report. ADD}

{ADD (c) School superintendents shall receive notice from the clerk of the family court regarding the disposition of all cases involving juveniles from their school districts adjudged pursuant to this statute. This information shall remain confidential and be shared with school officials who deal directly with the student. ADD}

{ADD (d) The provisions of this section should not apply to the following activities when the activities are officially recognized and sanctioned by the educational institution: (1) firearm instructed and/or safety course; (2) government-sponsored military-related programs such as ROTC; (3) interscholastic shooting and/or marksmanship events; (4) military history and firearms collection courses and/or programs; and (5) the use of blank guns in theatrical and/or athletic events. ADD}

{ADD (e) The provisions of this section shall not apply to colleges, universities or junior colleges. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.