A bill for an act establishing the school resource officer grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.
Impact
The bill creates a dedicated fund within the state treasury specifically for the school resource officer grant program. The funding is intended to supplement existing resources, ensuring that districts do not divert funds from other crucial programs. Beginning July 1, 2025, the state will appropriate necessary funds from the general fund to support approved applications. This approach aims to enhance public safety measures in schools while maintaining overall educational funding integrity.
Summary
House File 476 establishes a school resource officer grant program within the Iowa Department of Education. The primary aim of the bill is to provide financial assistance to school districts for the employment or retention of school resource officers (SROs). Each high school within a school district can apply for grants to offset the associated costs of having an SRO, as defined under federal law. This initiative highlights the state’s commitment to enhancing security in schools by ensuring there is a qualified officer present to address safety concerns and foster relationships with students.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding HF476 may arise regarding the allocation and management of funds. Critics may question whether the funding model adequately addresses the varying needs of school districts, particularly those with existing financial constraints. Additionally, issues related to the roles and responsibilities of SROs could be debated, as there are concerns about the appropriateness of police presence in educational environments and its implications on student relationships and discipline.
A bill for an act relating to the security of school district buildings, including establishing the school security grant program within the department of education, establishing design and construction standards for new attendance centers, and making appropriations.
A bill for an act establishing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement competitive grant program within the department of education and making appropriations.
A bill for an act establishing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement competitive grant program within the department of education and making appropriations.
A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to civil liability associated with secondary students participating in work-based learning programs and the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve in school districts and charter schools, establishing a career and technical education teachers grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and requiring the department of education to convene a senior year plus program task force.
A bill for an act establishing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement competitive grant program within the department of education and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 2377, HF 2030.)
A bill for an act establishing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement competitive grant program within the department of education and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 2030; See HF 2643.)
A bill for an act relating to school security, including by modifying provisions related to the issuance of school bonds, requiring schools to conduct school safety reviews and have access to the statewide interoperable communications system, establishing the school emergency radio access grant program and the firearm detection software grant program within the department of homeland security and emergency management, requiring the department of public safety to convene a task force related to the safety and security standards of schools and school infrastructure, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2652.)