Relating to school district police department accreditation, including a grant program to assist departments in becoming accredited.

SB 1329 creates a state grant program to help Texas school district police departments meet accreditation requirements. The comptroller will provide up to $30,000 per department to cover accreditation fees, overtime, or temporary staffing costs, with eligibility requiring a contract with an approved accrediting body (like the Texas Police Chiefs Association) and an initial assessment. Departments must become accredited by September 1, 2031, to qualify for future grants supporting law enforcement operations. This directly affects all Texas school district police departments, requiring them to pursue accreditation through specified entities and report their status annually.