This bill establishes a school resource officer grant program within the Iowa Department of Education, aimed at providing financial assistance to school districts for the employment or retention of a school resource officer at each high school. The program will be governed by rules set forth by the state board of education, which will outline grant application materials, eligibility requirements, and award criteria. The state board will also be responsible for the approval or rejection of applications submitted by school districts.

Additionally, the bill creates a dedicated fund in the state treasury for the school resource officer grant program, which will consist of appropriated funds and other received moneys. Starting from July 1, 2025, the bill mandates annual appropriations from the general fund to ensure that all approved applications receive necessary funding. The state board is also empowered to adopt emergency rules for the program's implementation, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.