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

HB 4550 amends Texas law to clarify how school districts can use funds allocated for school safety under the Foundation School Program. It specifically permits spending on infrastructure upgrades (like door locks and security cameras), hiring safety personnel (including school resource officers), and evidence-based programs such as active shooter training, mental health support, and restorative justice initiatives. The bill explicitly prohibits razor wire while allowing mobile metal detectors and technology like silent panic alerts. It directly affects all Texas public school districts receiving these safety allotments, requiring funds to align with these defined safety measures rather than broader uses.