Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill SB1111

Introduced

12/5/25

Refer

12/5/25

Caption

In school security, further providing for school security personnel.

Impact

The implementation of SB1111 is anticipated to significantly alter the landscape of school safety protocols across the state. By ensuring that every school has trained security personnel, the bill seeks to create a more secure environment for students and staff. This measure may lead to a unified approach to handling security issues in schools, which can enhance overall student safety and foster a sense of security within educational establishments. However, the requirement to hire dedicated security personnel may impose financial burdens on certain school entities, particularly those with limited budgets.

Summary

Senate Bill 1111 aims to enhance security measures within educational institutions in Pennsylvania by mandating the presence of qualified school security personnel. The bill specifies that starting in the 2024-2025 school year, all school entities must employ at least one full-time school security staff member during school hours. This requirement will extend to every individual school building from the 2026-2027 school year unless a waiver is granted. The personnel must have undergone specified training for their roles, emphasizing the essential nature of well-prepared security staff in maintaining safety in schools.

Contention

Opponents of SB1111 have raised concerns about the potential implications of mandated security personnel on school budgets and community resources. Some critics argue that rather than focusing solely on security measures, investments should also be allocated towards educational resources and programs that foster a positive school culture and environment. The debate surrounding the bill reflects broader discussions about the balance between security and educational quality, raising important questions about how best to protect students while also fostering an enriching learning atmosphere.

Latest PA SB1111 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB930

In student supports, further providing for definitions; in school safety and security, further prov iding for definitions, for School Safety and Security Committee, for school safety and security assessment providers, for School Safety and Security Grant Program, for school safety and security coordinator, for school safety and security training and for reporting and memorandum of understanding; in school security, further providing for training, for school resource officers, for school security guards and for duties of commission; in Safe2Say Program, further providing for intent, for definitions, for Safe2Say Program and for annual report; in threat assessment, further providing for definitions, for threat assessment teams and for threat assessment guidelines, training and information materials; and making editorial changes.

PA HB63

In school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security training.

PA HB634

In school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.

PA HB2152

In school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program; and, in terms and courses of study, providing for secondary school start times.

PA HB579

In school security, providing for school armed guards.

PA SB1039

In student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports and providing for the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program; and, in school safety and security, further providing for the School Safety and Security Grant Program.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.