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School Guardian Act: $80 Billion for Armed Officers in Schools.

This law establishes a new federal grant program to fund the assignment of armed law enforcement officers to elementary and secondary schools (K-12). The funding, totaling $80 billion redirected from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) budget, covers the costs of pay, training, and equipment for these officers. Citizens should expect that participating schools in their area will have at least one full-time armed officer dedicated to security.
Key points
$80 billion is redirected from previously allocated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funds to finance school security initiatives.
Federal block grants are established for states to hire and assign armed law enforcement officers to K-12 schools.
Local agreements must ensure that not less than one full-time armed officer is assigned to provide security at each participating K-12 school.
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Print number: 118_HR_4111
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Guardian Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4111.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • $80 billion is redirected from previously allocated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funds to finance school security initiatives.
  • Federal block grants are established for states to hire and assign armed law enforcement officers to K-12 schools.
  • Local agreements must ensure that not less than one full-time armed officer is assigned to provide security at each participating K-12 school.
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 Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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