House Bill No. 821 establishes the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, replacing the previous Louisiana Commission on School and Nonprofit Security. The new center is tasked with administering school and nonprofit security programs, identifying resources to enhance safety, facilitating information sharing, and providing training on various security-related topics. It is also authorized to enter into cooperative agreements and apply for funding from various sources to support its initiatives.

Additionally, the bill creates the School and Nonprofit Security Advisory Council, which will consist of representatives from various state agencies and organizations. This council will review and endorse security frameworks, make recommendations on interagency coordination and funding priorities, and issue annual reports to the governor and legislature. The council, however, will not have the authority to enter contracts or procure goods and services, as implementation authority remains with the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools. The bill repeals existing laws related to the previous commission, ensuring a streamlined approach to school and nonprofit security in Louisiana.

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