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Prioritizing School Safety Officer Grants

This act aims to enhance school safety by giving preferential treatment to grant applications that fund school resource officers. This means schools seeking to employ more such officers will have a higher chance of receiving financial support. Consequently, this could lead to an increased presence of law enforcement or security personnel in educational institutions, potentially improving the sense of safety for students and staff.
Key points
Easier access to grants for schools to hire school resource officers.
Potential increase in the number of school resource officers nationwide.
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Print number: 118_HR_5347
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2023-09-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Our Kids Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5347.

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 2023-09-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier access to grants for schools to hire school resource officers.
  • Potential increase in the number of school resource officers nationwide.
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. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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