School Safety: Funds for Student and Staff Protection
This act reallocates funds from energy efficiency programs to enhance school safety. These funds will be used for grants to states, which will then distribute them to schools for improving security infrastructure, such as access control, crisis notification systems, and building reinforcements. The goal is to create a safer learning environment for children and youth.
Key points
Redirects $100 million annually (until 2026) from school energy efficiency funds to safety programs.
States will receive grants, with at least 95% to be subgranted to schools and local educational agencies.
Funds can be used for: access control (e.g., metal detectors), student concealment systems, law enforcement notification, hiring security officers, bullet-resistant doors/windows, and parent communication systems.
Matching funds are required: 20% from the state and 5% from the school, with waivers possible for schools in difficult circumstances (e.g., rural areas, high poverty rates).
Status:
Expired
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