Substitute Senate Bill No. 1216, also known as Public Act No. 25-102, establishes a competitive grant program for school security infrastructure, administered by the Departments of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Administrative Services, and Education. This program is designed to reimburse towns, regional educational service centers, state charter schools, and licensed child care centers for expenses related to the development or improvement of security infrastructure in schools and preschools, including the installation of security systems and training for personnel. The bill introduces new legal language to expand eligible expenses to include hardware associated with emergency response communications systems and personal emergency communication devices, while clarifying that family child care providers are not eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursements are available for expenses incurred on or after January 1, 2013. The bill outlines a ranking system based on town wealth, determining funding percentages from twenty to eighty percent for towns, while the Department of Education can receive grants covering one hundred percent of its eligible expenses. Nonpublic schools and licensed child care centers can receive grants up to fifty percent, capped at fifty thousand dollars. The program prioritizes funding for schools with the greatest need for security infrastructure, and in cases of insufficient funds, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection will prioritize applicants based on security assessments. Eligible applicants must demonstrate collaboration with local first responders and conduct uniform assessments of their security infrastructure, ultimately aiming to enhance the safety and security of educational environments across the state.