The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 100, mandates that the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the City of Milwaukee collaborate to ensure the presence of at least 25 school resource officers (SROs) in schools within the district. The bill stipulates that MPS will bear 75% of the costs associated with this requirement, while the City will cover the remaining 25%. Both entities are required to enter into an agreement to implement these requirements within 30 days of the bill's enactment and must jointly certify to the Joint Committee on Finance that the SROs are present in the schools. If the agreement is terminated, a similar certification process must be followed.

Additionally, the bill introduces financial penalties for non-compliance. The Department of Administration is authorized to withhold 10% of the City of Milwaukee's supplemental aid if they fail to provide evidence of the agreement or certification regarding the SROs. Similarly, the Department of Public Instruction will withhold 20% of the per pupil aid to MPS under the same conditions. The bill also includes provisions for the training of law enforcement officers designated as SROs and requires that they complete a specific training course. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance school safety by ensuring a consistent presence of trained law enforcement officers in schools.

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