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Sheriff and commissioners warn HB40 school-safety mandates could strain rural resources without funding
2139828 · January 22, 2025
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Summary
Beaver County officials told the legislative presenter they are concerned HB40’s school-safety mandates place new obligations on rural sheriffs and schools that lack funding and personnel.
Commissioners and the county sheriff discussed HB40 (a school-safety bill) during the Jan. 21 meeting and raised concerns about unfunded mandates and staffing limits in rural areas.
Lincoln briefed the commission that the bill contains compliance provisions and new obligations but that funding to meet the mandates remains uncertain. The sheriff (speaking during the public discussion)…
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