The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 303, aims to enhance the safety of technical colleges by establishing a grant program for the submission of interactive critical mapping data to law enforcement agencies. The bill repeals the existing provision under 165.88 (3m) (d) and creates a new subsection, 165.88 (3t), which mandates the Office of School Safety (OSS) to award grants specifically to technical college district boards. These grants will enable the colleges to provide detailed mapping data of their facilities to local law enforcement, thereby improving situational awareness and security for first responders during emergencies.

Additionally, the bill amends 165.88 (4) to require the Department of Justice to submit an annual report detailing the grants awarded under the new subsection (3t) along with the previously established subsections (2) and (3m). The grant funds must be utilized for creating site-specific mapping data that is compatible with existing public safety platforms and does not necessitate additional software purchases. This initiative is designed to ensure that first responders have access to critical information, such as building layouts and room designations, to effectively respond to emergencies at technical colleges.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 165.88(3m)(d), 165.88, 165.88(4)