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Safe Schools: Funds for student and staff protection

This act allows schools to use unspent COVID-19 relief funds for school security measures. This means schools can now invest in violence prevention strategies, such as metal detectors, threat reporting systems, training for staff and students, and reinforcing building infrastructure. The goal is to enhance the safety of children and employees in educational institutions.
Key points
Schools can reallocate unspent COVID-19 funds for security measures instead of their original purposes.
Funds can be used for metal detectors, alarm systems, anti-violence training, reinforcing doors and windows, and hiring armed school resource officers.
The federal government will not hinder schools from using these funds for security, nor require the spending to be linked to the pandemic.
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Additional Information
Safe Schools Act
Print number: HR 2592
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]
Process start date: 2023-04-13