ENGR. S. B. NO. 101 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 101 By: Pemberton, Garvin, Weaver, and Bullard of the Senate and Lowe (Dick) of the House An Act relating to school security; making appropriation to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management for certain p urpose; directing certain percentage of funds to be used for certain purposes; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 51.2b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 302, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 51.2b), which relates to the Oklahoma School Security Grant Program Act; providing eligibility criteria for gra nt awards; directing annual report to include certain information; providing for noncodification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STA TE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows: A. There is hereby appropriated t o the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management from any monies not otherwise appropriated from the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the sum of Twenty Mil lion Dollars ($20,000,000.00) or so much thereof as may be necessary to be deposited in the Oklahoma School Security Revolving Fund created pursuant to Section 51.2c of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes to ENGR. S. B. NO. 101 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 administer the Oklahoma Sc hool Security Grant Program created pursuant to Section 51.2b of Title 7 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes. B. Of the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection A of this section: 1. Eighty-five percent (85%) shall be used to provide Oklahoma School Security Grant Program grants to public schools, technology center schools, and private schools; and 2. Fifteen percent (15%) shall be used to provide Oklahoma School Security Grant Program grants to institutions of higher learning. SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 74 O.S. 2021 , Section 51.2b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 302, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 51.2b), is amended to read as f ollows: Section 51.2b. A. This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma School Security Grant Program Act”. B. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management shall solicit proposals for and make gra nts for the enhancement of campus security at institutions of higher learning, technology center schools, public schools, and private schools. C. The goals and objectives of the Oklahoma School S ecurity Grant Program are to: 1. Increase the awareness of the public and educational institutions of the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities of school campuses as well as mitigation strategies; ENGR. S. B. NO. 101 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2. Incentivize participation in school security training programs designed to assess campus risks, threats, and vulnerabilities; 3. Provide assistance to institutions of higher learning, technology center schools, public schools , and private schools initiating or implement ing school security plans, programs, and activities; and 4. Build upon the success of the pilot Educ ation Grant Program established by the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security. D. The Department shall determine grant pro ject criteria and establish a process for the consideration of prop osals. The proposals shall be considered on a statew ide competitive basis among peer institutions. To be eligible for an Oklahoma School Secu rity Grant Program award, an institution of higher learning, technology center school, publi c school, or private school s hall: 1. Have undergone a risk and vuln erability assessment conducted by the Oklahoma School Security Institute; and 2. Agree to expend grant funds on items recommended by the risk and vulnerability assessment and/or to provide behavioral threat assessment and management training to employees. E. On or before January 1, 2010, and each year thereafter, the Department shall prepare an annual report on the Oklaho ma School Security Grant Program and submit the report to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate , and the Speaker of the Ho use of ENGR. S. B. NO. 101 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Representatives. The report shall include a list of the recipients of Oklahoma School Security Grant Program awards and inf ormation on how grant funds were used during the previous year. SECTION 3. This act shall become effective Jul y 1, 2023. SECTION 4. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health , or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effect and be in full force from and after it s passage and approval. Passed the Senate the 13th day of March, 2023. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2023. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives