Senate Bill No. 375, also known as Public Act No. 26-116, establishes a program administered by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to provide grants to municipalities and municipal police departments for the creation of school mapping data. This program will be effective starting July 1, 2026, and will allow eligible entities to apply for grants to develop school mapping data that meets specific criteria. The mapping data must be compatible with existing software used by public safety agencies, be verified for accuracy through on-site assessments, and include detailed site-specific labels and layouts. Additionally, the data must be provided at no cost beyond the initial production cost and be permanently accessible to local education boards and emergency services.

The bill outlines that the Department must develop eligibility criteria, application forms, and deadlines for the grant program by October 1, 2026, and post this information on its website. Furthermore, starting January 1, 2028, the Department is required to submit an annual report detailing the number of grant applications received, grants awarded, and the municipalities that benefited from the program. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and preparedness of schools by ensuring that accurate and accessible mapping data is available to emergency responders.