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US HR6151
US HR6151IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act Incentivize Motivated Parents with Responsible Options for Vital Education Safety for Schools Act
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Introduced
11/01/2023
11/01/2023
In Committee
11/01/2023
11/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To encourage local educational agencies to inform parents about gun safety, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Incentivize Motivated Parents with Responsible Options for Vital Education Safety for Schools Act" or the "IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act," aims to encourage local educational agencies to inform parents about gun safety. The key provisions of this bill are:
1. The U.S. Secret Service will provide guidance to local educational agencies on preparing a notice to advise parents on purchasing and using gun safety devices, including recommended device sizes and information on a related tax credit.
2. Local educational agencies that receive federal funds must distribute the gun safety notice to the parents of students attending their schools.
3. The bill creates a new tax credit of up to $300 for 75% of the cost of purchasing a firearm safety device, with income-based phase-outs.
4. The bill prohibits the disclosure of information related to this tax credit to federal agencies, ensuring taxpayer privacy.
5. The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to support de-escalation training for school staff and the establishment of school safety specialist positions.
6. The bill encourages states to develop standardized training programs for school resource officers.
7. The bill requires federal agencies to expand the social media presence of the SchoolSafety.gov website to disseminate the gun safety information.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce, 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. (on 11/01/2023)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6151/all-info | 11/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6151/BILLS-118hr6151ih.pdf | 11/12/2023 |
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