2025 Guardian Program Forms Package

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive package of ready-to-use forms designed to help districts implement and manage their Guardian Program with confidence, compliance, and efficiency. This package provides both the formal resolutions required for Board action and the practical administrative tools your team needs for day-to-day implementation.

What’s Included:

  1. Resolution Authorizing Employees to Participate in the Guardian Program
    Provides the formal authority your Board needs to designate selected employees as Guardians under policy CKED (LOCAL).
  2. Guardian & HB 3 Compliance Checklist
    A simple, practical tool for administrators to ensure compliance with House Bill 3
    (88R-2023) and Guardian program requirements.
  3. Administrative Guidelines for Guardian Program
    Flexible, non-policy guidelines that outline optional provisions for program administration, including firearm storage, ammunition, and training. These are
    adaptable to your district’s needs and preferences.
  4. Confidentiality Agreement
    Protects the identity of authorized personnel and reinforces the sensitive nature of participation in the program.
  5. Revocation of Authority
    A streamlined form for quickly and clearly rescinding Guardian authorization when needed.
  6. Resolution Claiming Good Cause Exception & Establishing Alternative Standard
    (TEC § 37.0814)

    Ensures your district is compliant by documenting reliance on the good cause exception for school safety officer requirements.
  7. Resolution Renewing Good Cause Exception
    Provides a ready form for districts to renew their good cause exception on an annual or
    as-needed basis.