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IL SB1933
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the School Security Enhancement Matching Grant Program under the State Board of Education to award grants to school districts for physical security improvements in school buildings.
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Establishes a 75-25 cost-sharing structure where state grants cover 75% of enhancement costs and school districts must provide the remaining 25% of funding.
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Creates the School Security Enhancement Matching Fund as a special state treasury fund to receive appropriations for the grant program, with all money to be used by the State Board of Education for the program.
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Authorizes eligible security enhancements including structural changes, windows, doors, video surveillance, magnetometers, alarm systems, sound warning systems, communications equipment, and other security equipment deemed necessary by school boards.
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Requires the State Treasurer and State Comptroller to transfer $4.2 million monthly from the Capital Projects Fund to the School Security Enhancement Matching Fund after other required bond transfers are made.
Legislative Description
EDUC-SCH SECURITY GRANT PROG
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2015