The proposed bill establishes a new School Mapping Data Program within the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to enhance emergency response capabilities on school campuses. It mandates the development of standardized requirements for school mapping data, ensuring that the data is accurate, standardized, and accessible to public safety agencies. Key provisions include ensuring compatibility with existing software used by public safety agencies, prohibiting fees for access to the data, and requiring that the data includes detailed floor plans and site-specific labels. Additionally, schools are required to develop and annually review their mapping data, certifying its accuracy or updating it as necessary.

The bill also creates a School Mapping Data Program Fund, which will be administered by ADE and consist of legislative appropriations and other contributions. It appropriates $10,360,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support this initiative. Furthermore, the bill specifies that the mapping data produced is not considered a public record and is exempt from public disclosure, ensuring confidentiality. Schools can apply for grants from the fund to cover the costs associated with developing the required mapping data.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-231.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-231.01