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Protect Our Children's Schools Act
12/30/2022, 12:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7907
Bill 117 HR 7907, also known as the Protect Our Children's Schools Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing safety and security measures in schools across the country. The bill focuses on providing funding and resources to schools to improve their security infrastructure and protocols in order to better protect students and staff.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the allocation of funds for schools to invest in security equipment such as surveillance cameras, metal detectors, and secure entry systems. This funding would also be used to train school personnel on how to respond to emergency situations and implement safety protocols.
Additionally, the Protect Our Children's Schools Act calls for the establishment of a national school safety database to track incidents of violence and threats in schools. This database would help identify trends and patterns in school safety issues, allowing for more targeted and effective prevention strategies. Overall, the bill aims to create a safer and more secure learning environment for students and staff in schools across the country. By providing funding for security measures and implementing a national school safety database, the Protect Our Children's Schools Act seeks to prevent and respond to threats to school safety in a proactive and comprehensive manner.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the allocation of funds for schools to invest in security equipment such as surveillance cameras, metal detectors, and secure entry systems. This funding would also be used to train school personnel on how to respond to emergency situations and implement safety protocols.
Additionally, the Protect Our Children's Schools Act calls for the establishment of a national school safety database to track incidents of violence and threats in schools. This database would help identify trends and patterns in school safety issues, allowing for more targeted and effective prevention strategies. Overall, the bill aims to create a safer and more secure learning environment for students and staff in schools across the country. By providing funding for security measures and implementing a national school safety database, the Protect Our Children's Schools Act seeks to prevent and respond to threats to school safety in a proactive and comprehensive manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 7907
Protect Our Children's Schools Act
This bill requires the Department of Education's unobligated COVID-19 funds to be made available to local educational agencies for the purpose of keeping elementary and secondary schools safe.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7907
Bill HR 7907 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7907 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7907's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of May 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7907
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7907
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Education programs funding
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7907
Protect Our Children's Schools Act
Protect Our Children's Schools Act
To keep schools safe using unobligated Federal funds available to the Secretary of Education to respond to the coronavirus.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7907
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