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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
SENATE BILL 523 By: Pugh
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to school security; making an
appropriation to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency
Management for certain purpose; 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 5 1.2b),
which relates to the Oklahoma School Securit y Grant
Program Act; directing awards provi ded after certain
date to be used for certain purpo ses; providing for
noncodification; providing an effective date; and
declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE O F OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A n ew section of law not to be
codified in the Oklahom a Statutes reads as follows:
There is hereby appropriated to the Oklahoma Department of
Emergency Management from any monies not otherwise approp riated from
the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury f or the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2024, the sum of Fifty Million Dollars
($50,000,000.00) 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 S tatutes to
administer the Oklahoma Sc hool Security Grant Program created
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pursuant to Section 51.2b of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes and
provide grants to public schools and private schools serving
students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.
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 follows:
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 lea rning, 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 ris ks, threats, and vulnerabilities of school
campuses as well as mitigation strategies;
2. Incentivize participation in school security training
programs designed to assess cam pus risks, threats, and
vulnerabilities;
3. Provide assistance to institutions o f higher learning,
technology center schools, public schools , and private schools
initiating or implement ing school security plans, programs, and
activities; and
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4. Build upon the success of the pilot Educ ation Grant Program
established by the Oklahoma Of fice of Homeland Secur ity.
D. 1. The Department shall determine grant project 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.
2. Oklahoma School Secu rity Grant Program awards funded
pursuant to Section 1 of this act beginning July 1, 2023, shall be
used by public schools or private schools serving students in grades
pre-kindergarten through twel ve for the following purposes :
a. the salaries and/or benefits of school security
personnel,
b. conducting risk and vulnerability ass essments and
behavioral threat assessments and implementing
modifications based on assessment results ,
c. security technology,
d. updating school building security, an d
e. developing emergency response plans with local law
enforcement agencies and emergency medical service
providers.
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
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President Pro Tempore of the Senate , and the Speaker of th e House of
Representatives.
SECTION 3. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, he alth, 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 its passage and approval.
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