Bill > HF5018

This bill enhances school safety by requiring school boards and charter schools to adopt evidence-based school safety plans, developed by the School Safety Center at the Department of Public Safety, and to integrate these plans with their existing crisis management policies. It also establishes a statewide anonymous threat reporting system, which schools must either utilize or implement their own system that meets specific criteria, including 24-hour anonymous reporting, trained crisis center staff, and prompt forwarding of information to appropriate school teams. The bill modifies circumstances under which firearms are permitted on school property, generally prohibiting them except for authorized individuals like peace officers, and requires secure storage of firearms when not in use. Additionally, it provides additional aid for student support personnel, adjusting the funding formula for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and appropriates funds for this purpose.