Establishing the school security and preparedness infrastructure grant program.
SB 5003 creates a competitive grant program under Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction to improve physical security at K-12 public schools. Public school districts can apply for grants covering eligible projects like entrance security systems, fencing, perimeter barriers, and infrastructure redesigns to streamline access. Grants are capped at $2 million per district over two years, with no more than 3% of funds allowed for administrative costs. The program requires annual progress reports to the legislature detailing applications, funding requests, and approved projects starting December 2025.
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Jan 2026
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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.
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
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1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Nikki Torres
RRepublican
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Gildon
RRepublican
Co
Deb Krishnadasan
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Wilson
RRepublican
Co
Jesse Salomon
DDemocratic
Co
Jim McCune
RRepublican
Co
Judy Warnick
RRepublican
Co
Keith Wagoner
RRepublican
Co
Leonard Christian
RRepublican
Co
Mark Schoesler
RRepublican
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