Establishes a two-year pilot program to assign school resource officers or guards to public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs in.

The bill mandates the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs, considering factors like campus size and student numbers. It establishes a two-year pilot program in the Campbell-Kapolei complex area, with recommendations based on its findings. The department must seek federal grants for hiring costs and will submit a report with recommendations to the legislature before the 2027 and 2028 sessions. Funding is appropriated for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Establishes a two-year pilot program to assign school resource officers or guards to public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs in.

The bill mandates the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs, considering factors like campus size and student numbers. It establishes a two-year pilot program in the Campbell-Kapolei complex area, with recommendations based on its findings. The department must seek federal grants for hiring costs and will submit a report with recommendations to the legislature before the 2027 and 2028 sessions. Funding is appropriated for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.