Establishes a school safety capital grant program for eligible schools to fund physical safety improvements.

The bill creates a school safety capital grant program administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Eligible schools, including common, state-tribal education compact, and charter schools, can apply for grants to fund projects such as security vestibules, metal detectors, fencing, lighting, and crime prevention through environmental design. Grants are awarded competitively, and applicants must provide matching funds, with a minimum of 25% required unless they have a higher percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals.

Establishes a school safety capital grant program for eligible schools to fund physical safety improvements.

The bill creates a school safety capital grant program administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Eligible schools, including common, state-tribal education compact, and charter schools, can apply for grants to fund projects such as security vestibules, metal detectors, fencing, lighting, and crime prevention through environmental design. Grants are awarded competitively, and applicants must provide matching funds, with a minimum of 25% required unless they have a higher percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals.