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This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and submit a comprehensive national strategy to secure elementary and secondary schools from terrorism threats. The strategy, to be developed within one year of enactment and in consultation with the Secretary of Education and other federal agencies, must comprehensively account for existing federal programs and spending dedicated to school security, identify specific vulnerabilities to terrorist acts in schools, describe specific actions to address those vulnerabilities, and build upon existing evaluations without duplicating previous work. The Secretary is required to update this strategy annually through 2033 and brief relevant congressional committees about the strategy and any updates, or provide a certification if no update is needed in a given year. The bill aims to coordinate federal efforts to enhance school security and preparedness, focusing on helping schools prevent and respond to potential terrorist threats while streamlining existing security measures and avoiding unnecessary redundancy in approach.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2259/all-info