HR 6566 United States House · 118th Congress

Stronger Schools Act

HR 6566, the Stronger Schools Act, provides federal grants to local school districts to fund physical security upgrades at public elementary and secondary schools. The bill requires grant recipients to hire armed school resource officers and install a secured entry point with a locked anteroom featuring metal detectors and bulletproof windows for all visitors. These grants are awarded competitively, and districts must submit applications detailing their plans. The law directly affects schools receiving these funds, mandating specific security measures to screen visitors and enhance campus safety. The bill does not address educational curriculum or funding beyond these physical security requirements.
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Introduced Dec 1, 2023 Last action Dec 1, 2023
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