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This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prioritize the hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers (SROs). The legislation expands the use of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants to specifically support hiring and training veterans and retired law enforcement officers as SROs, and provides preferential consideration for grant applications focused on this goal. The bill also requires the Attorney General to provide technical assistance for annual mental health screening and training for SROs, and mandates that SROs meet with students at least annually to increase familiarity and foster community engagement. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with grant recipients to help connect veterans interested in serving as SROs with local law enforcement agencies involved in school-based partnerships. The goal of these provisions is to enhance school safety by bringing experienced professionals with law enforcement and military backgrounds into schools while promoting positive interactions between officers and students.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2752/all-info