A bill for an act authorizing the use of revenues from the district management levy to pay costs related to school safety and security and including applicability provisions.

This bill (HSB 311) allows Iowa public school districts to use funds from their district management levy to cover school safety and security costs. Specifically, it authorizes spending on weapons detection systems, door monitoring, and hiring qualified personnel - including school resource officers (as defined federally), private security officers with weapon permits, reserve peace officers, or certified peace officers. The policy change applies to school budgets starting July 1, 2025, and directly affects school districts managing their local levies. It provides a clear funding mechanism for safety infrastructure and staffing without altering existing levy authorization rules.