A bill for an act authorizing the expenditure of funding from the secure an advanced vision for education fund for certain cybersecurity purposes.(Formerly HF 452.)
Impact
By including cybersecurity as part of school infrastructure, HF632 enables school districts to allocate funds specifically for protective measures against cyber threats. This legislative change recognizes the importance of digital security in the educational landscape and aims to ensure that schools have the necessary resources to safeguard against unauthorized access and disruptions to their information systems. As a result, educational institutions may enhance their defenses, potentially reducing the incidence of cybersecurity events.
Summary
House File 632 aims to amend the definition of school infrastructure concerning the secure an advanced vision for education fund to include cybersecurity measures. The bill allows for the expenditure of allocated funds to cover expenses related to the acquisition, development, and improvement of school information systems. This initiative is particularly crucial in the context of rising cyber threats, as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for various administrative and educational functionalities.
Contention
Although the bill passed unanimously in the legislature, some stakeholders may still question how effectively the allocated funds will be utilized. Concerns may arise regarding the adequacy of the budget for comprehensive cybersecurity measures versus other pressing educational needs. Moreover, as this change mandates additional expenditures in the cybersecurity domain, it highlights the broader conversation about resource allocation within educational institutions, particularly in balancing technology investments with traditional educational resources.
Similar To
A bill for an act authorizing the expenditure of funding from the secure an advanced vision for education fund for certain cybersecurity purposes.(See HF 632.)
A bill for an act authorizing the expenditure of funding from the secure an advanced vision for education fund for certain cybersecurity purposes.(See HF 632.)
A bill for an act modifying the definitions of essential county purpose and essential corporate purpose to include cybersecurity purposes.(Formerly SF 46.)
A bill for an act modifying the definitions of essential county purpose and essential corporate purpose to include cybersecurity purposes.(See SF 195.)
A bill for an act relating to school district enrollment calculations for the purposes of the secure an advanced vision for education fund. (Formerly SF 2006.)
A bill for an act relating to school district enrollment calculations for the purposes of the secure an advanced vision for education fund.(See SF 2190.)
A bill for an act relating to school security, including by modifying provisions related to the issuance of school bonds, the secure an advanced vision for education fund, school district use of professional development moneys, and school security equipment and infrastructure, requiring the department of public safety to convene a task force related to the safety and security standards of schools and school infrastructure, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 692.) Applicability date: Enactment, 07/01/2024.
A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1022.)