Bill > HB0061

This bill establishes the School Security Act, which creates a state security chief within the Department of Public Safety to enforce school safety laws and regulations. It also creates a School Security Task Force to develop training requirements and standards for school resource officers and school safety specialists. The bill requires public schools to conduct threat assessments and designate a school safety specialist. Additionally, it directs the State Board of Education to procure firearm detection software and establish a grant program to fund school safety initiatives. The bill also amends existing laws related to school resource officers and their roles and responsibilities.

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