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 Department of Treasury is designated as the administrator of the fund, which will receive additional money from various sources, including grants and gifts, and any unspent funds will carry over into the next fiscal year.

The bill outlines specific requirements for the use of the funds, ensuring they are utilized solely for the purposes defined in section 4 of the act. It mandates that the Department of Treasury manage the fund in compliance with state law and department policy, and it specifies that the work project associated with the fund aims to develop, implement, manage, and maintain the behavioral threat assessment and management program. The total estimated cost for this project is $13,000,000, with a completion date set for September 30, 2026. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 28.801, 28.809