Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill would let the Attorney General award grants to states and local school districts to improve security measures and to train and employ veterans or former law‑enforcement officers as school safety officers. It covers physical upgrades such as metal detectors, cameras, reinforced doors, lighting and emergency equipment. Grants must be given without discrimination based on school type, religious affiliation, or existing funding for resource officers.
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