HB182 Summary

• Establishes the School Resource Officers' Act of 2013 to provide one-half of funding for hiring, training, and equipping school resource officers in participating Alabama public schools.

• State provides appropriation equal to one-half of average school resource officer salary plus benefits annually; local school systems must provide remaining one-half of funding.

• School resource officers must meet all state and federal requirements, including mandatory policy testing, background checks, periodic health and weapons exams, and continuing education courses.

• School resource officers' duties include promoting safe school environments, enforcing school rules, implementing emergency preparedness plans, serving as liaisons with law enforcement, and addressing bullying and safety threats.

• Act effectiveness is contingent upon passage of a proposed Constitutional Amendment creating an Alabama Lottery Corporation with net lottery proceeds dedicated to the Education Trust Fund for classroom supplies, school resource officers, and scholarships.