School Resource Officers Save Lives Act

School Resource Officers Save Lives Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 grants available to states and Indian tribes to address the opioid crisis. It also establishes a demonstration grant program for school districts to train school resource officers, security personnel, and school nurses to administer Narcan kits (Narcan is an opioid antagonist that temporarily reverses and blocks the effects, including overdoses, of other opioids).

Bill 117 hr 7189, also known as the School Resource Officers Save Lives Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide funding for the placement of school resource officers in schools across the country. School resource officers are law enforcement officers who are specially trained to work in schools and provide a safe and secure environment for students and staff.

The bill aims to increase the presence of school resource officers in schools in order to prevent and respond to incidents of violence, such as school shootings. It also seeks to improve communication and coordination between schools and law enforcement agencies, as well as provide training for school resource officers on how to effectively respond to emergencies.

The School Resource Officers Save Lives Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of ensuring the safety of students and staff in schools. Proponents of the bill argue that having school resource officers present in schools can help deter potential threats and provide a quick response in the event of an emergency. Overall, the School Resource Officers Save Lives Act aims to enhance school safety and security by increasing the presence of trained law enforcement officers in schools. It is currently being considered by Congress and may be voted on in the near future.