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School Security: Mandating Armed Law Enforcement Officers in K-12 Schools

This Act establishes a federal grant program to fund the placement of at least one armed law enforcement officer in every elementary and secondary school within participating states. The funding, totaling $80 billion over ten years, is transferred from unobligated balances originally made available to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Grants cover the cost of pay, training, and equipment for these officers.
Key points
Mandatory Armed Officer: Local police agencies receiving funds must commit to hiring at least one full-time, armed law enforcement officer for security at every K-12 school within their jurisdiction.
$80 Billion Funding: The program is funded by transferring $80 billion from unobligated balances previously made available to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
State Participation: States must elect to receive the block grants, which are distributed based on the state's proportion of the total national K-12 student population.
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Print number: 119_S_1189
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Guardian Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1189.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Armed Officer: Local police agencies receiving funds must commit to hiring at least one full-time, armed law enforcement officer for security at every K-12 school within their jurisdiction.
  • $80 Billion Funding: The program is funded by transferring $80 billion from unobligated balances previously made available to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • State Participation: States must elect to receive the block grants, which are distributed based on the state's proportion of the total national K-12 student population.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

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 2025-12-31.

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