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 also be deposited into the fund. The bill stipulates that any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will remain in the fund and not revert to the general fund.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the department in managing the fund, ensuring that expenditures comply with existing laws and policies, and that the funds are used effectively for the purposes defined in section 4. It also designates the appropriation as a work project, with a total estimated completion cost of $13,000,000 and an expected completion date of September 30, 2026. 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