The bill, H.B. 2705, establishes the School Active Threat Response Pilot Program within the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to enhance school safety training and support for school districts and charter schools until December 31, 2027. It appropriates $10,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2024 to fund this program. The ADE is tasked with creating procedures for schools to opt into the program and providing training for teachers and administrators, as well as medical response equipment related to active threat preparedness.

Key differences from current law include the introduction of a specific pilot program focused on active threat response, the allocation of dedicated funding for this initiative, and the requirement for ADE to develop comprehensive training that includes recognizing threats, emergency response, and firearm safety. The bill also allows ADE to adopt necessary policies to implement the program and ensures that the appropriated funds do not lapse until the program's conclusion, with any unspent funds reverting to the General Fund after the program ends.