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School Safety Funding: Using COVID Relief Money for Security Upgrades.

This law allows public and private schools to redirect unspent federal relief funds (originally for pandemic aid) toward enhancing school security. Schools can now use this money for physical upgrades like bullet-resistant doors, access control systems, hiring security officers, and improving crisis communication with parents and first responders. The goal is to strengthen protection for students and staff by utilizing existing financial resources.
Key points
Schools can use existing American Rescue Plan funds to finance physical security improvements in buildings and facilities.
Authorized uses include: bullet-resistant infrastructure, access control, hiring security officers (SROs), and developing rapid crisis communication systems.
States must quickly approve school requests to amend their spending plans for these safety purposes, provided the plans are evidence-based and meet specific requirements.
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Additional Information
Securing Our Students Act
Print number: HR 887
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Process start date: 2023-02-09