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This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish funding protection for school resource officer (SRO) programs in elementary and secondary schools. Under the proposed legislation, state educational agencies must maintain their funding for SRO programs at a level equal to either the amount spent in the most recent compliant fiscal year or the average amount spent over the previous five fiscal years. States must submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education detailing their SRO program funding and the number of officers employed. If a state fails to maintain its SRO funding, the Secretary may reduce the state's federal education funding proportionally in the following year. The bill allows for a waiver in cases of extraordinary financial circumstances, such as economic downturns or natural disasters. A school resource officer is defined according to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, typically referring to law enforcement officers assigned to work in schools to provide security and build positive relationships with students. The bill aims to ensure consistent funding and support for school safety personnel across different states.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3430/all-info