Texas SB1329 mandates accreditation for school district police departments and establishes a grant program to assist with accreditation costs.

Texas SB1329 requires all school district police departments to become accredited by September 1, 2031. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement must adopt rules for this accreditation by December 1, 2025. The bill establishes a grant program, managed by the comptroller, to help departments cover accreditation costs. Grants can be used for fees, staff overtime, or temporary staffing. Each department can receive only one grant, up to $30,000. The comptroller must report annually on grant applications and distributions.

Texas SB1329 mandates accreditation for school district police departments and establishes a grant program to assist with accreditation costs.

Texas SB1329 requires all school district police departments to become accredited by September 1, 2031. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement must adopt rules for this accreditation by December 1, 2025. The bill establishes a grant program, managed by the comptroller, to help departments cover accreditation costs. Grants can be used for fees, staff overtime, or temporary staffing. Each department can receive only one grant, up to $30,000. The comptroller must report annually on grant applications and distributions.