Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Washington House Bill HB1011

Introduced
1/13/25  

Caption

Creating a school safety capital grant program.

Impact

Should HB1011 be enacted, it would specifically impact state laws that dictate funding allocations for education and school safety measures. By creating a dedicated funding source for safety enhancements in public schools, the bill seeks to empower schools to address their safety needs more proactively. This could lead to significant improvements in security infrastructure across various school districts, particularly in areas that may lack adequate resources.

Summary

House Bill 1011 proposes the establishment of a school safety capital grant program designed to support the enhancement of safety measures within public schools. The program intends to allocate funding towards projects that improve security infrastructure, which may include physical upgrades, technology enhancements, and other related safety measures. The overarching goal is to create a safer environment for students and staff in response to growing concerns regarding school safety nationwide.

Contention

The bill's proponents, primarily focusing on student safety, emphasize the need for increased funding for safety measures, citing growing instances of violence in schools as a pressing issue. However, critics may argue that the funds could be better used for educational purposes such as hiring more teachers or improving educational outcomes. Additionally, there may be concerns regarding the allocation criteria for the grants and how equitably resources will be distributed among different districts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WA HB1064

Creating a school safety capital grant program.

WA HB2286

Creating a capital grant program to support recovery of salmon and steelhead stocks.

WA SB6229

Modifying match requirements for the green transportation capital grant program.

WA HB2142

Creating a reading coaches grant program.

WA SB5687

Revised for 1st Substitute: Creating and supporting postsecondary wrestling grant programs.Original: Creating postsecondary wrestling grant programs.

WA SB5789

Concerning the sales and use tax for school construction assistance program capital projects.

WA SB5808

Granting interest arbitration to certain public safety telecommunicators.

WA SB5655

Creating the Washington achievers grant program.

WA HB1256

Providing capital budget matching grants to independent higher education institutions.

WA SB6090

Creating a law enforcement hiring grant program.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.