Kansas is considering up to $5 million in grants for AI-powered surveillance cameras in schools to detect guns.

ZeroEyes is the only company currently meeting the grant criteria with technology to identify visible guns and notify authorities.

The proposed legislation has sparked concerns about limiting competition and potentially neglecting other school safety measures.

The high cost of such security technology has prompted some states to turn to grant programs to fund implementation.

There is a legislative debate about potential anti-competitive practices favoring ZeroEyes over other companies like Omnilert.

Proponents argue ZeroEyes' technology is essential for student safety, with aspirations to expand its use to more schools.

The initial $5 million allocation could increase if ZeroEyes' system proves effective in enhancing school security.