Education - Safe Schools Fund - Grant Allocations

HB 157 amends Maryland law to allow the reallocation of unused funds from the Safe Schools Fund to local school systems that have fully spent their initial grant allocation but still demonstrate unmet safety needs within the same fiscal year. It specifically updates Section 7-1508(g)(2)(II) of the Maryland Annotated Code to authorize this reallocation process, ensuring funds reach schools with ongoing requirements. The bill directly affects public school systems and law enforcement agencies receiving Safe Schools Fund grants, focusing on efficient use of existing annual appropriations. This change streamlines grant distribution without altering the $10 million annual funding level established for the program.