Relates to the provision of grants to eligible school districts to cover the costs of school resource officers employed at schools in such districts; authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to enter into contracts with local police entities to provide school resource officers.
Summary
Bill A00703 proposes amendments to the education law in New York to provide grants to eligible school districts for the full cost of salaries for school resource officers (SROs). The bill defines SROs broadly, including various types of officers such as school safety officers and retired police officers, aimed at enhancing safety and security in schools. Additionally, it allows boards of cooperative educational services to contract with local police entities for the provision of these officers, ensuring that the costs are covered by the same grants.
Impact
If enacted, this bill would significantly impact the funding structure for school safety in New York by providing financial support to school districts for hiring school resource officers. It would amend existing education law to facilitate partnerships between educational institutions and local law enforcement, potentially leading to increased presence of law enforcement in schools and a shift in how school safety is managed across the state.
Sentiment
The sentiment around Bill A00703 appears to be cautiously supportive, with discussions likely focusing on the need for enhanced school safety while balancing concerns about the implications of increased police presence in educational environments. However, specific voting history and committee discussions are not available to provide a clearer picture of the sentiment.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise regarding the appropriateness of having police officers in schools and the potential implications for student interactions with law enforcement. Advocates for the bill may argue that it is necessary for safety, while opponents might express concerns about the criminalization of student behavior and the impact on the school environment. The lack of available committee discussions makes it difficult to identify specific factions or individuals involved in these debates.
Same As
Relates to the provision of grants to eligible school districts to cover the costs of school resource officers employed at schools in such districts; authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to enter into contracts with local police entities to provide school resource officers.
Relates to the provision of grants to eligible school districts to cover the costs of school resource officers employed at schools in such districts; authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to enter into contracts with local police entities to provide school resource officers.
Relates to grants to cover the costs of school resource officers; authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to enter into contracts with local police entities to provide school resource officers.
Creates the New York state school resource officer program for school districts outside of New York City; requires retired police officers be certified by the department of education to become school resource officers; allows retired police officers employed as school resource officers to carry a firearm on school grounds given an appropriate license; relates to the earnings limitations for retired police officers employed as a school resource officer.
Establishes the New York state school resource officer program; provides for grants for school resource officers (Part A); relates to peace officers who are retired police officers employed by a school district as a school resource officer (Part B); allows retired police officers to be employed by a school district as a school safety officer, school security officer or any other substantially similar position for an annual salary of $50,000 or less to continue to receive their full retirement benefit (Part C).
Establishes the New York state school resource officer program; provides for grants for school resource officers (Part A); relates to peace officers who are retired police officers employed by a school district as a school resource officer (Part B); allows retired police officers to be employed by a school district as a school safety officer, school security officer or any other substantially similar position for an annual salary of $50,000 or less to continue to receive their full retirement benefit (Part C).
Extends the waiver of approval and income limitations on to retired law enforcement officers employed as school resource officers in school districts and board of cooperative educational services.