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Annual Federal Report on School Shootings: Data for Safety and Prevention.

This law mandates the annual collection and publication of highly detailed federal data on all school shootings across the US. The goal is to provide comprehensive information to citizens and policymakers regarding the circumstances, weapons used, and existing safety measures in schools. This transparency allows communities to better understand risks and evaluate the effectiveness of prevention strategies.
Key points
Requires the federal government to annually publish detailed statistics on all firearm incidents occurring in educational institutions.
Reports must include extensive data on victims, shooters, motivations, types of firearms used (including how they were obtained), and gun storage practices in the shooter's home.
Schools involved in incidents must report on their physical security, communication plans with law enforcement, and trauma response protocols.
Data collection is required retroactively to the extent possible to build a historical record of school shootings.
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Print number: 118_S_1285
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1285.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the federal government to annually publish detailed statistics on all firearm incidents occurring in educational institutions.
  • Reports must include extensive data on victims, shooters, motivations, types of firearms used (including how they were obtained), and gun storage practices in the shooter's home.
  • Schools involved in incidents must report on their physical security, communication plans with law enforcement, and trauma response protocols.
  • Data collection is required retroactively to the extent possible to build a historical record of school shootings.
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 Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Education Security