The bill amends the existing law that established the office of school safety in Michigan, detailing its powers and duties. It outlines several responsibilities for the office, including the creation of model practices for school safety in collaboration with the Department of Education, the development and provision of training for school staff, and the pursuit of federal funding aimed at enhancing school safety and reducing violence. Additionally, the office is tasked with administering a grant program to distribute competitive school safety grants to various educational institutions to improve safety measures.

A significant addition to the office's responsibilities is the requirement to compile quarterly reports on tips received under the Student Safety Act and to share these reports with the School Safety and Mental Health Commission. The bill also stipulates that the Department of State Police will provide necessary staff and resources to the office, contingent upon appropriation. The enactment of this bill is dependent on the passage of House Bill No. 4258.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 28.683
House Introduced Bill: 28.683
As Passed by the House: 28.683