The bill enacts R.S. 17:416.16.2 to establish a School Safety Drone Response Pilot Program in Louisiana, aimed at evaluating the use of drone technology to enhance existing school safety and law enforcement response protocols. The program will be administered by the state Department of Education, which will set criteria for participation and select a vendor to operate the program. Each city, parish, and local public school is eligible to participate, with a selection process based on a first-come, first-served basis. Schools must provide mapping data to the vendor, which will be protected under a confidentiality agreement.

Additionally, the program will be integrated into the existing crisis management and response plans, and the selected vendor will coordinate with various state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure effective training and compliance with emergency response procedures. The Department of Education may also accept grants or private funding to support the program. An annual report on the program's findings and effectiveness will be submitted to the Senate and House Committees on Education starting December 31, 2027.