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Discussion on non-public school security guard reimbursement program
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Council Member Carr inquires about the recently expanded non-public school security guard reimbursement program, focusing on DCAS's preparedness for increased applications and budget sufficiency. Commissioner Molina and Deputy Commissioner Midelton provide updates on the application process and ongoing budget discussions with OMB.
- Application period opened on March 1st and closes on May 15th
- Funding for fiscal year 2026 is expected to be added after discussions with OMB
- DCAS commits to providing the committee with full application numbers and required appropriation once available
David M. Carr
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I wanted to focus in a little bit at the start about the reimbursement program for non public schools security guards.
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The council recently passed legislation that was enacted to expand eligibility for that program, and that'll begin with the start of the coming fiscal year.
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And so I was my question to you is, do you feel like you have a handle on the likely increase in eligible applications that are going to come the agency's way?
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And do you feel like the appropriation in the preliminary budget is sufficient to cover that need in total?
Louis Molina
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Yeah.
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I'm confident that we'll be able to handle it.
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And DC Middleton, can you just walk through some of the details of that for the council member?
Shanna Midelton
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Yes.
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Thank you, council member.
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Like the commissioner said, we're we're gearing up and and getting ready.
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We've opened the application period.
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Applications opened up on March 1.
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Currently, the allocation for fiscal year twenty six has not yet been added, but we are in conversations with OMB, and we expect them to add that funding.
David M. Carr
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Okay.
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And you you'll be speaking to OMB in real time if the application volume is unexpectedly high?
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And when does the application window close?
Shanna Midelton
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May 15.
David M. Carr
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May fifteenth.
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So roundabout time for executive budget and for us to have that as information before us.
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So would you be able to get the committee and the council the full number of applications and the full appropriation required to meet it once that information is available?
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Yes.
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Definitely.
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I appreciate that.