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Protect Our Children's Schools Act

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 1081

Bill 118 s 1081, 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 allocation of funding for the implementation of safety measures in schools. This includes the installation of security cameras, metal detectors, and other security equipment to help prevent incidents of violence on school grounds.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a national database to track incidents of violence in schools. This database would help policymakers and law enforcement officials better understand the scope of the issue and develop strategies to address it effectively. Another important aspect of the Protect Our Children's Schools Act is the requirement for schools to develop and implement emergency response plans. These plans would outline procedures for responding to various types of emergencies, such as active shooter situations or natural disasters, in order to ensure the safety of students and staff. Overall, the Protect Our Children's Schools Act aims to improve the safety and security of schools in the United States by providing funding for security measures, establishing a national database on school violence, and requiring schools to develop emergency response plans.

Congressional Summary of S 1081

Protect Our Children's Schools Act

This bill requires certain unobligated federal COVID-19 relief funds to be made available to local educational agencies for keeping elementary and secondary schools physically secure.

Current Status of Bill S 1081

Bill S 1081 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1081 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1081's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1081

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1081

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1081

Protect Our Children's Schools Act
Protect Our Children's Schools Act
A bill to keep schools physically secure using unobligated Federal funds available to the Secretary of Education to respond to the coronavirus.

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