Funding for School Safety Firearm Detection Systems
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a program to fund the acquisition of firearm detection software for use in schools.
Bill Summary:
The bill establishes the school safety firearm detection funding program (program) in the office of school safety (office) to disburse money to local education providers to purchase, install, and operate firearm detection software for use in schools. The office administers the program.
In order to receive a disbursement, a local education provider must submit an application. The office shall disburse program money to eligible applicants in the order the applications are received. A recipient shall use program money to purchase and operate firearm detection software to detect, and alert local education provider personnel and first responders about, the presence of visible, unholstered firearms on school property.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
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| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment H) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment I) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 24-1123, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
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| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2024 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed |
| 03/21/2024 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/29/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |