School Safety Foundation

HB 560 establishes a framework for nonprofit foundations focused on school safety to be officially authorized by Utah's state security chief. To qualify, foundations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in Utah for at least three years with a dedicated school safety mission, including specific board composition and financial oversight. Approved foundations can use state cooperative contracts to purchase and distribute school safety products (like security equipment or technology) to schools, while submitting annual reports on their activities. The bill does not appropriate state funds and creates a clear process for approval, renewal, and potential revocation based on compliance.