(a) In this section:
(1) “Accredited private school” means a private school accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or the agency.
(2) “Child-care facility” has the meaning assigned by § 42.002, Human Resources Code.
(3) “Organization providing out-of-school-time care” includes a faith-based organization, a before-school or after-school program, a summer camp, a Texas 4-H or other agricultural program, and a youth sports organization.
(b) From money available for the purpose, a school district may make available at no cost school safety training courses, including active shooter training courses, approved under § 25.0815 and determined to be appropriate by the district’s school safety and security committee established under § 37.109, to employees of accredited private schools located in the district or child-care facilities or other organizations providing out-of-school-time care to children younger than 18 years of age who reside in the district.

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(c) The agency may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source to pay the cost of offering a school safety training course under this section.