Senate Bill 41 establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Office of School Safety in the Department of Justice, aimed at enhancing the safety of school buildings and providing security training for school personnel. The program is open to public, private, and tribal schools, with a total appropriation of $30,000,000 allocated for these grants. Each applicant can receive a maximum of $20,000, and preference will be given to those who have not previously received a school safety grant. The Office of School Safety is also required to submit annual reports to the Joint Committee on Finance detailing the grants awarded and expenditures made.

The bill includes the creation of a new section in the statutes regarding school safety competitive grants, while simultaneously repealing the previous version of this section. Additionally, the grant program is set to sunset on June 30, 2027, with the repeal of the relevant statute taking effect on that date. This legislative action aims to bolster school safety initiatives across Wisconsin by providing necessary funding and support to educational institutions.