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Protect Our Children's Schools Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2476
Bill 118 hr 2476, also known as the Protect Our Children's Schools Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the safety and security of schools across the country.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools for the purpose of improving their security measures. This could include things like installing security cameras, hiring additional security personnel, or implementing new safety protocols.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national task force on school safety, which would be responsible for developing best practices and guidelines for schools to follow in order to ensure the safety of their students and staff. Another important aspect of the bill is the requirement for schools to conduct regular safety drills and exercises, in order to better prepare students and staff for potential emergencies. Overall, the Protect Our Children's Schools Act aims to address the growing concern over school safety and provide schools with the resources and support they need to create a secure learning environment for all students.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools for the purpose of improving their security measures. This could include things like installing security cameras, hiring additional security personnel, or implementing new safety protocols.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national task force on school safety, which would be responsible for developing best practices and guidelines for schools to follow in order to ensure the safety of their students and staff. Another important aspect of the bill is the requirement for schools to conduct regular safety drills and exercises, in order to better prepare students and staff for potential emergencies. Overall, the Protect Our Children's Schools Act aims to address the growing concern over school safety and provide schools with the resources and support they need to create a secure learning environment for all students.
Congressional Summary of HR 2476
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 2476
Bill HR 2476 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2023. Bill HR 2476 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2023. Bill HR 2476's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2476
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 2476
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2476
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 2476
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