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Safer Schools: Veterans and Retired Officers as School Resource Officers

This act aims to enhance school safety by prioritizing the hiring of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers. Citizens can expect an increased presence of trained personnel in schools, which should improve the sense of security for students and staff. Additionally, officers will undergo mental health screenings and training.
Key points
Prioritizes hiring veterans and retired law enforcement officers as School Resource Officers (SROs).
Provides financial support for schools to hire and train these officers.
Mandates annual mental health screenings and training for school resource officers.
Facilitates coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with local agencies.
School resource officers will meet with students annually to build trust and foster community engagement.
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Print number: 117_HR_8192
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2022-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8192.

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 2022-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prioritizes hiring veterans and retired law enforcement officers as School Resource Officers (SROs).
  • Provides financial support for schools to hire and train these officers.
  • Mandates annual mental health screenings and training for school resource officers.
  • Facilitates coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with local agencies.
  • School resource officers will meet with students annually to build trust and foster community engagement.
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. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

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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Education Security