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This bill, known as the "FORTIFY Act," amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the existing matching grant program for school security. Specifically, the bill authorizes grant funds to be used for three new purposes: hiring school resource officers (SROs), which are law enforcement officers assigned to work in schools; purchasing firearms and protective equipment for these SROs; and acquiring vehicles like all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, scooters, and bicycles for SROs to use. Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to provide technical assistance to help states, local governments, and Indian tribes in rural or underserved areas access these grants more effectively. The bill also mandates that Congress receive a report detailing how this technical assistance has improved grant access for these traditionally underserved communities. By broadening the scope of permissible grant expenditures and increasing support for rural areas, the bill aims to enhance school security and safety.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5430/all-info