Creating a school safety capital grant program.
HB 1011 creates a state grant program to fund physical school safety improvements like security vestibules, metal detectors, fencing, and lighting for public and tribal schools in Washington. Eligible schools must cover at least 100% of project costs with nonstate funds (reduced to 25% for schools with high poverty rates), and projects cannot exceed $1 million in total cost. Grantees must maintain control of the improved facilities for 10 years and use them solely for safety, with repayment required if they violate these terms. The program requires projects to follow safety-focused design principles and will operate through a competitive application process administered by the state superintendent's office.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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