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More Officers in Schools: Enhancing Safety and Student Support

This act aims to increase the presence of officers in schools to enhance safety and create a better learning environment. It allocates a portion of funds for their salaries and benefits, potentially leading to more support for students and school staff. The changes are designed to make it easier for local communities to employ these officers long-term.
Key points
Increased funding for hiring school officers: $500 million annually from 2023 to 2026.
At least 30% of funds for hiring new officers will be dedicated to salaries and benefits for school resource officers.
Maximum federal support per officer increased from $75,000 to $125,000.
Long-term employment of school officers facilitated by removing the requirement for decreasing federal support over time.
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Print number: 117_HR_6712
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]
Process start date: 2022-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Resource Officer Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6712.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for hiring school officers: $500 million annually from 2023 to 2026.
  • At least 30% of funds for hiring new officers will be dedicated to salaries and benefits for school resource officers.
  • Maximum federal support per officer increased from $75,000 to $125,000.
  • Long-term employment of school officers facilitated by removing the requirement for decreasing federal support over time.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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