Bill > HB1181

This bill extends and modifies Oklahoma's School Resource Officer (SRO) Program by changing the pilot program from three to five years and increasing the School Security Revolving Fund cap. The bill allows school districts to prioritize hiring full-time law enforcement officers with school-based crisis response training, but provides flexibility if local law enforcement agencies cannot provide an officer. If a local agency cannot provide an officer, districts may employ retired law enforcement officers or licensed armed security guards, with the local law enforcement agency required to preauthorize and provide radio system access. The School Security Revolving Fund's spending limit will increase from $50 million to $75 million per fiscal year, with funds to be equally distributed among all public school districts. The fund can be used for establishing the SRO program and various school security enhancements like cameras, security gates, lighting, locks, and panic alert systems. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage, emphasizing the importance of school safety measures.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1181&Session=2600