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FL H0007

FL H0007
Security Grants


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Introduced
11/02/2023
In Committee
11/07/2023
Crossed Over
11/08/2023
Passed
11/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/14/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Third Special Session

Bill Summary

Expands Nonprofit Security Grant Program to include additional organizations; specifies that grants may be used for certain materials; revises criteria to be awarded grant; requires DEM to provide information to Legislature annually by specified date; provides appropriations.

AI Summary

This bill expands the existing Nonprofit Security Grant Program in Florida to include additional organizations, such as schools, museums, and community centers, in addition to houses of worship. The bill specifies that the grants can be used for purchasing and installing security infrastructure, hiring security personnel, and providing training. It also requires the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) to prioritize applicants that are houses of worship or facilities frequented by children or students, and to provide an annual report to the legislature on the grants awarded. The bill appropriates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund to the DEM for implementing the grant program, and an additional $15 million and $10 million to the Department of Education for providing grants to Jewish day schools and preschools for hardening and non-hardening security measures, respectively.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (29)

Other Sponsors (1)

Appropriations Committee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-352 (on 11/14/2023)

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