Schools; school resource officers; extending pilot program; increasing revolving fund cap; effective date; emergency.

HB 1181 extends Oklahoma's School Resource Officer (SRO) pilot program from three to five years and increases the annual spending limit for the School Security Revolving Fund from $50 million to $75 million. The bill directly affects public school districts by allowing them to use state funds for SROs, security equipment (like cameras and ballistic shelters), and facility upgrades, while requiring new hires to complete specific training. Key provisions include prioritizing active law enforcement officers for SRO roles, permitting retired officers or licensed security guards under strict authorization rules, and mandating that fund use supplements - rather than replaces - existing school security funding. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.