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US HR7942

US HR7942
Securing Our Students Act


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Introduced
06/03/2022
In Committee
06/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

an Act of 2021 for school safety, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 3, 2022 Mr. OWENS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To authorize local educational agencies and non-public schools to use funds, services, or assistance provided under section 2001 or 2002 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for school safety, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Securing Our Students Act, allows local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to use those funds for school safety purposes, in addition to the existing authorized purposes. Similarly, non-public schools that receive services or assistance under the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools Program can also use those resources for school safety uses. The bill requires states and governors to inform eligible LEAs and non-public schools that they can amend their applications to include school safety uses, and outlines the required contents of such amendments. The bill also defines "school safety uses" to include measures such as access controls, infrastructure improvements, communication systems, and hiring of school security personnel.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/03/2022)

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