Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1398: Office of school safety.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1398 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Office of school safety. Primary sponsor: Michelle Davis (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the office of school safety (office) within the department of homeland security. Requires the office to: (1) function as a central repository for best practices regarding school safety; (2) establish certain school safety guidelines and standards; and (3) monitor the implementation of school safety legislation. Allows the office, at the request of a county school safety commission, to: (1) review school safety plans; (2) provide onsite safety reviews; and (3) provide guidance or assistance relating to school safety matters. Requires the office to maintain a public website containing certain information. Provides that the secured school safety board must review school safety grant expenditures and submit an annual report to the office. Creates certain responsibilities for multi-disciplinary threat assessment teams upon receipt of a report of a threat or threatening behavior. Repeals the division of school building physical security and safety established within the department of education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Matt Commons | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Cory Criswell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
- Coauthored by Representatives Criswell and Commons
- Authored by Representative Davis