Assembly Bill 120 proposes to establish permanent positions within the Office of School Safety in the Department of Justice, which currently operates with temporary project positions set to expire on October 1, 2025. The bill aims to convert these 14.2 project positions into permanent roles, ensuring ongoing support for school safety initiatives. Funding for these positions will transition from fees collected for background checks and concealed carry licenses to general purpose revenue starting on the expiration date of the project positions.

The bill includes a provision to increase the authorized full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for the Department of Justice by 14.2 general purpose revenue positions effective October 1, 2025. This change is intended to provide a stable funding source for the Office of School Safety, thereby enhancing its capacity to address school safety concerns in Wisconsin.