Bill > S300

This bill aims to enhance school safety by reforming the role of school resource officers (SROs) and promoting holistic school health and safety practices. It amends existing law to limit SROs' disciplinary responsibilities and require their responses to be guided by de-escalation and anti-bias training. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the costs of SROs and other security personnel, as well as data on school-based arrests, citations, and interactions between students and law enforcement. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program to support public schools in transitioning to and implementing holistic safety practices that do not rely on law enforcement presence, such as building positive relationships, conflict resolution, and community engagement.