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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Office of School Safety in the Department of Justice to establish a competitive grant program that is open to public and private schools for grants to improve the safety of school buildings and to provide security training to school personnel. In administering the program, the Office of School Safety must give preference to applicants that have not yet received a school safety grant from DOJ. The bill provides $30,000,000 for these grants and specifies that the maximum amount DOJ may award to an applicant is $20,000. The bill also requires the Office of School Safety to submit an annual report related to these grants to the Joint Committee on Finance. Finally, the grant program sunsets on July 1, 2027. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a competitive school safety grant program administered by the Office of School Safety within the Department of Justice, which will provide funding to public, private, and tribal schools to improve building safety and provide security training for school personnel. The program will award grants of up to $20,000 per applicant, with preference given to schools that have not previously received a school safety grant from the Department of Justice. The bill appropriates $30,000,000 for these grants and requires the Office of School Safety to submit annual reports to the Joint Committee on Finance detailing grant awards and expenditures. The grant program is designed to be temporary, with no grants available after June 30, 2027, and will sunset on July 1, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance school security by providing financial resources for schools to implement safety improvements and train staff in security protocols.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (24)
Scott Allen (R)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Dan Feyen (R),
Jesse James (R),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Steve Nass (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative Miresse withdrawn as a coauthor (on 06/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab40 |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB40-AA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB40.pdf |
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