From the desk of Patricia Greer, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center Legislative UpdatesPassed with Line-item Veto by Governor A last-minute addition to HB 622 changed how school resource officers are funded. The current state budget includes $34.5 million for school resource officers (SROs) at $16,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 and $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-26. HB 622 allows districts to receive up to $20,000 per full-time certified SRO (with some restrictions). The bill also allows private schools...