HR 2479 United States House · 118th Congress

Securing Our Schools Act of 2023

The Securing Our Schools Act of 2023 authorizes $360 million for fiscal year 2023 and $480 million annually through 2029 for school security grants to nonprofit organizations, requiring detailed explanations for denied applications. It mandates that 50% of funds from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act be used for security measures including metal detectors, access control systems, surveillance cameras, and other infrastructure improvements. The bill establishes a $10 billion Student Access to Mental Health Program Fund to support mental health professionals in schools serving grades 6-12, with requirements that schools not teach Critical Race Theory or advocate for abortion services. It also prohibits using funds for abortion services except in cases of rape, incest, or life-endangering conditions.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2023

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Introduced Apr 3, 2023 Last action Apr 14, 2023

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Apr 14, 2023

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Apr 3, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Appropriations, 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.

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Apr 3, 2023

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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors