Schools; modifying the School Resource Officer Program to allow the employment of certain individuals. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill modifies Oklahoma's School Resource Officer Program to allow school districts to hire or contract with retired law enforcement officers and armed security guards when local agencies cannot provide active officers. It mandates that districts prioritize hiring sworn officers trained in crisis response but permits the use of retired or licensed security personnel if necessary, provided they receive preauthorization from the local law enforcement agency. The legislation also requires background checks for these individuals and allows schools to use existing security funds to purchase radio systems that enable communication between the officers and police bands during their duties.