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National Strategy for School Security: Protecting Against Terrorism.

This law mandates the creation of a nationwide strategy to secure elementary and secondary schools against acts of terrorism. The federal government must coordinate efforts, identify security vulnerabilities in educational facilities, and develop a plan to address them, aiming to increase the safety of children and educators.
Key points
Requires the Department of Homeland Security (in consultation with the Department of Education) to develop a national strategy for protecting schools against terrorist threats.
The strategy must identify security vulnerabilities in US schools, set goals for their elimination, and describe specific actions and reforms aimed at increasing safety.
The strategy will be updated annually through 2033, ensuring long-term monitoring and adaptation of security measures in educational facilities.
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Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2259
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
Process start date: 2025-03-21