The bill establishes the school security and preparedness infrastructure grant program within the office of the superintendent of public instruction in Washington State. This program aims to enhance the physical security of K-12 public school facilities and campuses through a competitive grant process, contingent upon available appropriations. Public school districts are eligible to apply for grants to fund various security-related projects, including entrance and door security, fencing, perimeter security infrastructure, and upgrades to existing security systems. The bill stipulates that no more than three percent of each grant can be used for management and administration, and it sets a cap of $2,000,000 per school district in a biennium.
Additionally, the office of the superintendent is tasked with developing an application process and evaluation criteria for grant applications, prioritizing projects based on physical security needs. The bill also mandates that starting December 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, the office must report to the relevant legislative committees on the program's progress, including the number of applications received and the projects funded.