IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:03:23Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6151 IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6151

The "IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act" (H.R. 6151) was introduced in the 118th session of Congress on November 1, 2023. The bill aims to enhance safety measures in schools. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include measures to improve school security, address emergency response protocols, and potentially allocate resources for training programs aimed at increasing school safety. The bill's primary focus is on implementing strategies to ensure a secure learning environment within educational institutions. For more detailed information, the official text of the bill can be found at the provided PDF link: [IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act - PDF Link](https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6151/BILLS-118hr6151ih.pdf).

Congressional Summary of HR 6151

Incentivize Motivated Parents with Responsible Options for Vital Education Safety for Schools Act or the IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act

This bill addresses school safety and security, with a particular focus on gun safety.

Specifically, the bill directs the U.S. Secret Service to provide guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive federal funds on preparing a notice to advise parents on purchasing and using a gun safety device. Each LEA that receives federal funds must submit this notice to each parent with a child attending a school served by the LEA.

Additionally, the bill allows certain individuals with a qualifying child or dependent a tax credit, up to $300 in a taxable year, for the purchase of any firearm safety device.

The bill allows LEAs to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for (1) providing de-escalation training to teachers, administrators, and other staff; and (2) establishing school safety specialist positions.

Next, the bill requires LEAs that have expelled a student for bringing a firearm to school to provide the student and the student's parents with confidential mental health services (if the parents do not have the financial means to provide these services).

The bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to implement a standardized training program for school resource officers.

The bill also requires certain federal agencies to conduct outreach to expand the social media presence of SchoolSafety.gov (a website that provides information, resources, and guidance focused on school safety).

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Current Status of Bill HR 6151

Bill HR 6151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 1, 2023. Bill HR 6151 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 1, 2023. Bill HR 6151's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of November 1, 2023