Assembly Bill 91 mandates that the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the City of Milwaukee ensure the presence of at least 25 school resource officers (SROs) in schools within the district. The bill specifies that MPS will bear 75% of the costs associated with this requirement, while the City will cover the remaining 25%. Additionally, the bill establishes a timeline for compliance, requiring MPS and the City to enter into an agreement within 30 days of the bill's enactment and to jointly certify the presence of the required SROs to the Joint Committee on Finance. If the agreement is terminated, a similar certification process must be followed.

To enforce compliance, the bill introduces financial penalties: the Department of Administration will withhold 10% of the City’s supplemental aid if it fails to meet the certification requirements, while the Department of Public Instruction will withhold 20% of per pupil aid to MPS under similar circumstances. The bill also includes provisions for the training of SROs and requires that they be available during school hours and extracurricular activities. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance school safety by ensuring a dedicated law enforcement presence in Milwaukee schools.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 79.02(2)(b), 79.02, 79.02(3)