A bill for an act establishing the school security personnel grant program within the department of education and making appropriations.

HF 9 creates a state grant program to help school districts hire security personnel. It requires school districts with over 8,000 students to employ at least one security officer (either a private security officer with a weapons permit or a school resource officer) at each high school campus. The bill establishes a matching grant program for districts with fewer than 1,000 students, providing up to $50,000 annually to offset security costs. Funds for this program are held in a dedicated state fund that remains available year-to-year, ensuring ongoing support for small districts.