Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 222 clarifies how Texas public school districts must use funds allocated for school safety under the Foundation School Program. It specifies that these funds can be used for: securing school facilities (like infrastructure upgrades and non-razor-wire fencing), employing security personnel (including school resource officers), implementing safety training and mental health programs (such as counselors, threat reporting systems, and restorative practices), and suicide prevention initiatives. The bill directly affects all Texas public school districts receiving these state safety allotments. It passed the Texas House on April 17, 2025, and is now pending further action.