CT SB00236

Extends the School Security Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program through June 30, 2017 (previously scheduled to end June 30, 2016)

Allows towns, regional educational service centers, state charter schools, technical high schools, incorporated/endowed high schools, and nonpublic schools to apply for grants to reimburse security infrastructure expenses incurred on or after January 1, 2013

Eligible expenses include installation of surveillance cameras, ballistic glass, electronic locks, panic alarms, communications systems, and security training or portable screening devices

Reimburses applicants based on a percentage of eligible expenses determined by town wealth rankings (ranging from 20% to 80%), except technical high schools receive 100% reimbursement and nonpublic schools receive 50%

Prioritizes grant awards to schools with greatest security infrastructure needs, with first priority given to schools with no existing security infrastructure