Establishing the school security personnel grant program within the department of education and making appropriations

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2025
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill establishes the school security personnel grant program within the department of education (DE). to allow such school districts to offset costs associated with employing, or retaining the services of, a private school security officer or school resource officer.6 (professional permit to carry weapons). Additionally, current law defines “school resource officer” as either a peace officer or a reserve peace officer. The bill provides that the amount of an annual grant provided by DE to a school district that has provided matching moneys pursuant to this provision shall not exceed $50,000.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§279.84

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