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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR:	Jennings,T		DATE TYPED:	3/6/03		HB
SHORT TITLE:		Enhance Security at Schools				SB	SJM-66
					ANALYST:		Segura

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained		Estimated Additional Impact		Recurring or Non-Rec	Fund Affected
FY03	FY04	FY03	FY04
	NFI

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

State Department of Education (SDE)

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Joint Memorial 66 requests that the Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) examine the issues surrounding the safety of school employees and explore ways in which safety could be increased.

Significant Issues

SJM-66 supports the SDE performance measures for safe schools and respectful learning environments.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

The SDE would provide the administrative support for the memorial.

RELATIONSHIP

Relates to HJM 66

OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES

According to SDE, the department currently reviews all schools safety plans and requests annual updates.

The SDE suggests providing funding to school districts for the purpose of training staff, students, parents and community members to ensure the success of safe school plans and provide funding to support security personnel to work extended hours.

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