IL HB0167

Allows law enforcement agencies providing school resource officers to public schools to receive state safety and security grants, with funds exclusively used for schools in Tier 1 or Tier 2 districts.

Permits grant funds to be used for hiring school resource officers, with the State Board of Education prioritizing estimated law enforcement response time when awarding such grants.

Requires the State Board of Education to annually distribute a request for grant applications and distribute grant funds on an annual basis.

Expands the definition of "school resource officer" to include retired law enforcement officers associated with a local law enforcement agency serving in that capacity.

Becomes effective immediately upon enactment.