SAFE School Act
Rep. Fleischmann Introduces SAFE School Act to Provide $900 Million for School Security and Veteran Safety Officers
The SAFE School Act was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is actively moving forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While school safety is a popular topic, bills focusing on armed officers often face partisan divides. Without broad bipartisan support, it may struggle to pass the full House and Senate.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Students at schools receiving grants would see visible security changes like metal detectors, locked doors, surveillance cameras, and armed safety officers. While these measures aim to protect students from school violence, research on the effects of heavily securitized school environments on student well-being is mixed. Some students may feel safer, while others may find the environment stressful or prison-like.
“Improve the security of elementary schools and secondary schools in the State by installing infrastructure and implementing technology and other measures that strengthen security on school premises”
Activities
Milestones
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SAFE School Act
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