SB 23-043

Senate Bill 23-043 extends a program called the School Access for Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, which provides funding for schools to improve their safety measures. The bill keeps this program active until July 1, 2029, instead of letting it end in 2024 as originally planned. It also clarifies what happens to any leftover money from the program when it eventually ends. This affects all Colorado schools that use or plan to use SAFER grants for emergency response improvements. The bill has been signed into law, meaning the extension is now official and schools can continue to benefit from these safety funds until 2029.

Official Summary

The school access for emergency response (SAFER) grant program is scheduled to repeal on July 1, 2024. The bill extends the SAFER grant program for 5 years, until July 1, 2029, and clarifies when the state treasurer is required to transfer unexpended money from the SAFER grant program's cash fund when the grant program is repealed. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)