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School Safety Grants: $900 Million for Security Upgrades and Hiring Veterans.

This Act establishes a $900 million grant program dedicated to enhancing security in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Funds can be used to hire and train veterans and former law enforcement officers as school safety officers, and to install physical security measures like metal detectors, surveillance systems, and reinforced doors. The goal is to create a safer learning environment for students and staff, regardless of whether the school is public or private.
Key points
$900 million authorized for improving physical security infrastructure in schools (e.g., cameras, reinforced locks, access control, and emergency generators).
Funding supports training and hiring military veterans and former police officers to serve as school safety personnel.
Grants are available to all schools (public, private, religious), and the federal government cannot dictate the content of state training programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1107
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2023-03-30