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School Safety: COVID-19 Funds for Student and Staff Protection

This act allows unspent COVID-19 relief funds to be used for school security measures. This means schools in your community could receive funding for metal detectors, surveillance systems, violence prevention training, and even armed school resource officers, aiming to enhance the safety of students and staff.
Key points
Unused COVID-19 funds can now be allocated to school security measures, including metal detectors, surveillance cameras, and emergency notification systems.
Schools can fund training for students and staff on violence prevention and hire armed school resource officers, such as retired law enforcement.
Development of anonymous threat reporting systems and school threat assessment teams is also permitted.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7357
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2024-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Securing Our Schools Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7357.

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 2024-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unused COVID-19 funds can now be allocated to school security measures, including metal detectors, surveillance cameras, and emergency notification systems.
  • Schools can fund training for students and staff on violence prevention and hire armed school resource officers, such as retired law enforcement.
  • Development of anonymous threat reporting systems and school threat assessment teams is also permitted.
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. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education Security Local Government