Mandatory Door Reinforcement in Schools: Enhancing Student and Teacher Safety.
This Act aims to enhance school safety by mandating the reinforcement of interior and exterior doors in primary and secondary schools receiving federal funding. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will establish a rulemaking advisory committee to develop technical standards and performance requirements for these reinforced doors. An additional $100 million annually for 10 years is authorized under the Homeland Security Grant Program to fund these security improvements, directly impacting the protection of students and school personnel.
Key points
Mandatory Door Reinforcement: CISA must issue rules requiring the installation or modification of interior and exterior doors in federally funded primary and secondary schools to reinforce them.
Advisory Committee Formation: A committee of experts (including law enforcement, teachers, engineers, and parents) will be convened within 90 days to develop technical standards and performance requirements for reinforced doors.
Dedicated Funding: An additional $100 million per year for 10 years is authorized under the State Homeland Security Grant Program specifically for carrying out these door reinforcement requirements.
Safety Impact: The changes are intended to directly improve the safety of students and teachers against threats by better securing entrances and classrooms.
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