Bill > HB777

This bill transfers the administration of the School Mapping Data Program from the Center for School Safety to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. The School Mapping Data Program is a system that creates detailed electronic maps of school campuses to help first responders efficiently respond to emergencies. These maps include specific details like room labels, hallway names, locations of critical utilities and safety equipment, parking areas, and surrounding roads. The maps must be verified for accuracy through physical walk-throughs, compatible with existing public safety and school security software platforms, and provided at no cost to participating schools and emergency agencies. The bill amends three sections of Kentucky law (KRS 158.442, 39G.010, and 158.4433) to reflect this administrative transfer, ensuring that the Office of Homeland Security will now be responsible for developing, maintaining, and distributing these school mapping data resources. This change aims to streamline the management of an important school safety tool by consolidating its oversight under a single state agency focused on security and emergency preparedness.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb777.html