Bill > AB598

This bill establishes the School Mapping Data Grant Program under the California Office of Emergency Services to provide one-time grants to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools for creating comprehensive school mapping data systems. The purpose of these grants is to help public safety agencies (like local law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders) efficiently respond to on-campus emergencies by developing a standardized, accurate, and accessible mapping system for schools. To receive funding, schools must implement a mapping program with specific parameters similar to existing web-based or app-based school safety programs, and the program developers must follow best practices to protect student and staff data privacy. The bill requires that certain sensitive tactical response information remain confidential and exempt from public records disclosure to protect school safety. The Office of Emergency Services can spend up to 5% of the program's appropriation on administrative costs, and the program will only be implemented after the Legislature provides specific funding in the budget. The bill emphasizes creating a single, verified source of school mapping data that can help emergency responders quickly and effectively address potential on-campus emergencies.

Budget and Finance, Education, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

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