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HB 2779

Department of Public Safety; requiring certain funds be utilized for certain purpose; School Secure Program; effective date; emergency.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Trey Caldwell

Oklahoma law directs Department of Public Safety to fund School Secure Program for enhanced school safety measures statewide.

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 2779

Legislative bill overview

HB 2779 directs Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety to allocate specific funds toward the School Secure Program, which appears designed to enhance security measures in schools. The bill passed with emergency provisions and became law without gubernatorial signature in May 2025.

Why is this important

School security is a significant policy concern following recent incidents of violence in educational settings. This bill represents a concrete legislative commitment to fund security infrastructure or programs, potentially affecting how schools implement safety protocols and where funding comes from within state budgets.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill requires funds be "utilized for certain purpose" but the specific budget line items or reallocation sources are not detailed in this summary, raising questions about what programs might lose resources
  • Program definition vague: "School Secure Program" lacks detailed definition in available materials—unclear whether this covers armed personnel, technology systems, training, or facility upgrades
  • Emergency designation rationale: The emergency provision suggests urgency, but the justification for expedited passage without full deliberation period is not explained in these documents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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