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Safer Schools and Mental Health Support for Students

This act increases funding for school safety, including alarm systems, access control, and physical security. It also establishes a mental health support program for students, funding the employment of professionals in secondary schools. Additionally, the act clarifies funding rules and improves the grant application process for non-profit security.
Key points
Increased school protection funds: $2.56 billion for 2023-2032 to enhance physical security, including cameras, fencing, alarm systems, and access control.
Mental health support for students: $10 billion to hire mental health professionals in secondary schools until 2031, with provisions for parental access to records and restrictions on teaching Critical Race Theory or promoting abortion.
Improved non-profit grants: Increased funding for the non-profit security grant program to $540 million annually until 2030 and streamlining the application process.
More officers in schools: Expansion of the COPS ON THE BEAT program to fund school resource officer salaries and physical security improvements in public and private schools.
Mental health guidelines: Development and dissemination of best practices for identifying early warning signs of mental health problems in students and children, including those indicating a risk of violence.
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Print number: 117_S_4845
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2022-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Securing Our Schools Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4845.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased school protection funds: $2.56 billion for 2023-2032 to enhance physical security, including cameras, fencing, alarm systems, and access control.
  • Mental health support for students: $10 billion to hire mental health professionals in secondary schools until 2031, with provisions for parental access to records and restrictions on teaching Critical Race Theory or promoting abortion.
  • Improved non-profit grants: Increased funding for the non-profit security grant program to $540 million annually until 2030 and streamlining the application process.
  • More officers in schools: Expansion of the COPS ON THE BEAT program to fund school resource officer salaries and physical security improvements in public and private schools.
  • Mental health guidelines: Development and dissemination of best practices for identifying early warning signs of mental health problems in students and children, including those indicating a risk of violence.
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 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Education Security Health