The proposed bill would update current statutes by appropriating funds to the Department of Administration and establishing a requirement for Maricopa County and the City of Tucson to return any unspent funds from the school safety interoperability fund by September 30, 2026. This new provision aims to ensure that any remaining funds from previous distributions are properly accounted for and reintegrated into the designated fund for school safety.

Specifically, the bill introduces new language that mandates the return of unexpended funds to the Department of Administration, which will then deposit these funds back into the school safety interoperability fund as established by section 41-1733 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This addition enhances the accountability and management of funds allocated for school safety initiatives, while the existing statutes remain unchanged.