A school safety bill known as the Missouri Rangers bill, which would establish an optional security program for schools, has passed the Missouri Senate and is now under consideration in the Missouri House. Sponsored by state Sen. David Gregory, the bill aims to provide a focused approach to campus safety without mandatory participation. The program, which would allow for the placement of Missouri Rangers in K-12 schools as a separate security presence, offers flexibility to districts in terms of security measures and training. While the issue of training costs remains unresolved, the bill is designed to allow local control over funding and participation.