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FL S0006

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Alexis Calatayud

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Origin

Senate

2023 Third Special Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Florida's Nonprofit Security Grant Program to include schools and museums alongside houses of worship and community centers at high risk for violent attacks or hate crimes

  • Appropriates $10 million to the Division of Emergency Management for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, with grants to be awarded by March 1, 2024

  • Appropriates $5 million to the Department of Education for security hardening grants (infrastructure, cameras, fencing, door hardening) specifically for full-time Jewish day schools and Jewish preschools

  • Appropriates $20 million to the Department of Education for non-hardening security measures (hiring security personnel, training on threat awareness and emergency procedures) for Jewish day schools and preschools

  • Requires the Division of Emergency Management to adopt emergency rules by December 31, 2023, and to prioritize applicants that are houses of worship or facilities frequented daily by children or students

Legislative Description

Security Grants

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7-C (Ch. 2023-352)

11/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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