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Protecting School Officer Funding: Ensuring Consistent School Safety Presence.

This law aims to require states to maintain their current funding levels for School Resource Officer (SRO) programs in elementary and secondary schools. If a state reduces spending on SROs, it risks losing a portion of its federal education funds. This mechanism is designed to ensure the continued presence of security personnel in schools, linking federal aid to state commitment to school safety staffing.
Key points
Funding Maintenance Requirement: States must spend at least the previous year's amount on SRO programs to receive full federal education funding.
Penalty for Cuts: If a state cuts SRO funding without a specific waiver, it will lose a proportional amount of federal funds intended for other school programs.
Goal: To guarantee the continued presence of police officers in schools to maintain the safety of students and staff.
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Additional Information
SRO Funding Protection Act of 2024
Print number: HR 9754
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2024-09-23