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

SB 2709 clarifies how Texas school districts can use funds from the Foundation School Program's school safety allotment. It specifies that these funds may be used for physical security upgrades (like door locks, non-razor-wire fencing, and security cameras), hiring safety personnel (including school resource officers), and evidence-based programs such as active shooter training, mental health support (including chaplain services), and suicide prevention initiatives. The bill explicitly prohibits using funds for razor wire and requires safety measures to align with existing state safety standards. This bill directly affects all Texas public school districts receiving Foundation School Program funds, dictating their allowable expenditures for school safety.