The bill amends the existing law regarding the office of school safety, which was established under 2018 PA 435. It outlines the responsibilities of 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.

New provisions include the requirement for the office to compile quarterly reports of tips received and share these reports with the school safety mental health commission. The bill also stipulates that the Department of State Police will provide necessary staff and resources to the office, contingent upon appropriations. Furthermore, the enactment of this bill is dependent on the passage of two other specified bills from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.683