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Introduced
03/01/2018
03/01/2018
In Committee
03/20/2018
03/20/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Hire Our Heroes to Protect Our Schools Act of 2018 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to revise and reauthorize through FY2024 the Secure Our Schools grant program. This grant program provides grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to improve security, including the placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, at schools and on school grounds.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to revise and reauthorize the Secure Our Schools grant program through fiscal year 2024. The grant program provides funding to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to improve school security, including through the use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures. The bill gives priority for the assignment of additional school resource officers to law enforcement officers who are veterans or retired law enforcement officers. It also expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include evidence-based training and technical assistance to prevent violence, the development of anonymous reporting systems for threats of school violence, and the acquisition of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 03/20/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5139/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5139/BILLS-115hr5139ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5139/BILLS-115hr5139ih.pdf.pdf |
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