The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1382, aims to establish a School Mapping Data Grant Program administered by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. This program will provide grants to local or regional boards of education for the creation of school mapping data that meets specific criteria. The mapping data must be compatible with existing software used by public safety agencies and school security systems, must be verified for accuracy through on-site assessments, and must include detailed site-specific labels and accurate floor plans. Additionally, the data must be provided at no cost beyond the initial production and must be permanently accessible to the school board and relevant public safety agencies.

The bill outlines that the Department will develop eligibility criteria, application forms, and deadlines for the grant program by October 1, 2025, and will report annually to the General Assembly on the program's progress, including the number of applications received and grants awarded. The new legal language introduced in this bill includes provisions for the grant program and its requirements, while there are no deletions from existing law noted in the text. The act is set to take effect upon passage.