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Enhancing School Safety Measures

This bill allows schools to use federal funds for better security. It means schools can install physical security upgrades, technology for quick notification of emergency services and parents, and hire security officers, aiming to make schools safer for students and staff.
Key points
Allows schools to use funds for physical security upgrades like reinforced doors and windows.
Permits using funds for technology to control access and quickly notify emergency services and parents.
Funds can be used to hire school security officers.
Specifically prohibits using these funds for firearms or firearm training.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_45
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-01-26