The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 375, aims to establish a grant program administered by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to support municipalities and municipal police departments in providing school mapping data services. Effective July 1, 2026, the program will allow eligible entities to apply for grants to create school mapping data that meets specific criteria, including compatibility with existing software used by public safety agencies, accuracy verified through on-site assessments, and the inclusion of detailed site-specific labels and floor plans. The mapping data must be provided at no additional cost beyond the initial production expenses and will be permanently accessible to local education boards and emergency service agencies.

Additionally, the bill mandates the development of eligibility criteria, application forms, and deadlines for the grant program, which must be publicly posted on the department's website by October 1, 2026. Furthermore, the department is required to submit an annual report starting January 1, 2028, detailing the number of grant applications received, grants awarded, and the municipalities and police departments that benefited from the program. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions to enhance school safety through improved mapping data services.