Assembly Bill 40 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 new legal language under section 20.455 (2) (fc) regarding school safety competitive grants, while also repealing the same section as created by this act, effective July 1, 2027. This indicates a structured approach to funding school safety initiatives with a clear timeline for reporting and a sunset provision for the grant program. The bill aims to ensure that schools have the necessary resources to improve safety measures and training, ultimately fostering a safer educational environment.