The bill amends the Comprehensive School Safety Plan Act by adding a new section, 4a, which establishes a behavioral threat assessment and management program fund within the Department of Treasury. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, the bill appropriates $13,000,000 from the general fund to this newly created fund. The state treasurer is authorized to receive additional funds from various sources, including grants and gifts, which will be deposited into the fund and used for the purposes outlined in section 4 of the act.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any unencumbered or unallotted funds from this appropriation will carry forward into the next fiscal year, ensuring that the total estimated completion cost of the work project remains at $13,000,000, with an estimated completion date of September 30, 2026. The Department is tasked with managing the fund and ensuring that expenditures comply with state law and departmental policy. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related Senate and House bills.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 28.801, 28.809