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PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025

4/29/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2577

Bill 119 hr 2577, also known as the School Safety Development Centers Act, aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create Regional School Safety Development Centers. These centers will offer guidance and support to schools in developing or enhancing their safety plans using evidence-based best practices.

The main goal of this legislation is to improve school safety across the United States by providing schools with the resources and expertise needed to create effective safety plans. By establishing these Regional School Safety Development Centers, schools will have access to consultation services that can help them identify potential risks and develop strategies to address them.

The bill emphasizes the importance of evidence-based best practices in school safety planning, ensuring that schools are using proven methods to enhance the security of their students and staff. By promoting the use of evidence-based strategies, the legislation aims to increase the effectiveness of school safety plans and ultimately create safer learning environments for all students. In addition to establishing the Regional School Safety Development Centers, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to school safety. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2577 represents a significant step towards improving school safety in the United States by providing schools with the tools and support they need to create comprehensive and effective safety plans.

Current Status of Bill HR 2577

Bill HR 2577 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2577 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025.  Bill HR 2577's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2577

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2577

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2577

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish Regional School Safety Development Centers to provide consultation for schools to develop or improve a school safety plan based on evidence-based best practices, and for other purposes.
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish Regional School Safety Development Centers to provide consultation for schools to develop or improve a school safety plan based on evidence-based best practices, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Lochlan Baxter

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7 months ago

I like this new school safety bill. It will help keep kids safe at school.