OH HB106

Appropriates $25 million in fiscal year 2026 to the Ohio School Safety Center for a pilot grant program providing public and chartered nonpublic schools funds to purchase panic alert systems or contract for artificial intelligence firearm detection software

Eligible schools must not have a security system in place at the time of application, and grants must be distributed equitably across urban, suburban, and rural areas with varying enrollment sizes and socioeconomic statuses

Panic alert systems must integrate with 9-1-1 infrastructure, enable campus-wide lockdown notifications, be developed in the United States without third-party data, and be managed through a constantly monitored operations center

AI firearm detection software must detect visible unholstered firearms, be designated as qualified anti-terrorism technology under federal law, integrate with existing security cameras, and be staffed by trained analysts who can rapidly communicate threats

Department of Public Safety must submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2027 detailing program findings including applications, grants awarded, device costs, and outcomes