Education (School Safety)

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SRES 658: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, as "National Assistant Principals Week".

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, as National Assistant Principals Week. It directly affects assistant principals in U.S. schools by formally recognizing their contributions to student success and school leadership. The bill honors the work of assistant principals who manage daily school operations, support teachers, maintain safe environments, and help ensure high-quality education for all students. It encourages communities to observe the week with ceremonies and activities that raise awareness about the important role assistant principals play in education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and honors assistant principals' contributions to student success and school leadership, supporting educators and school operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7798: School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act This bill provides certain resources to increase the number of social workers in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to high-need local educational agencies to retain or hire school social workers. The bill also establishes a national technical assistance center for school social work to, among other duties, develop strategies for improving the effectiveness of the school social work workforce.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to hire and retain school social workers, expanding educational support services and improving student success in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4061: RAYS Act

This bill, known as the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention Act, requires schools that receive federal education funding to include mental health and suicide prevention resources on student identification cards. The law mandates that these cards display contact information for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and any state or local suicide prevention hotlines available in the area. Schools that do not issue physical ID cards must instead post this information prominently on their websites and include it on digital platforms students regularly use. The bill also directs the federal education secretary to run outreach campaigns to help students, parents, and school staff learn about these mental health resources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens student mental health support by requiring schools to display crisis resources on ID cards, enhancing student safety and access to help.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates inclusion of mental health and suicide prevention resources on student ID cards, improving access to critical health services and supporting mental health awareness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2649: STOP Violence Act of 2025

HR 2649, the STOP Violence Act of 2025, allocates $20 million in federal grants to help public venues prepare for mass violence. The funds will go to states, local governments, and nonprofits serving crime victims to provide training and safety improvements at places like schools, malls, and event centers. The bill specifically defines "mass violence" to include active shooter incidents and targeted attacks where an assailant identifies specific people or locations beforehand. This funding aims to strengthen safety measures at facilities where large groups gather, without changing existing laws or creating new mandates.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $20M in federal grants specifically for school safety improvements and training, directly funding K-12 venues as listed in the summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3265: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2025

This bill prohibits corporal punishment in schools receiving federal funding, defining it as any physical force causing pain for discipline. It requires schools to notify parents within 24 hours of any corporal punishment incident and mandates states to submit school climate reports detailing efforts to reduce exclusionary discipline practices like suspensions and expulsions. The bill establishes a grant program to help schools implement positive behavioral interventions, such as restorative justice and trauma-informed care, while requiring staff training on these approaches. The bill applies to public schools and other schools receiving federal funds but does not affect private schools or home schools that don't receive federal funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits corporal punishment, mandates parent notification, and funds restorative practices to improve school climate and student safety in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3757: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025

HR 3757, the Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025, provides $20 million annually (2026-2030) to fund grants for mental health services targeting LGBTQ+ youth, including nonbinary, intersex, and Two Spirit youth, and their families/caregivers. The bill mandates grantees to provide trauma-informed care, cultural competency training, school bullying prevention guidelines, and evidence-based practices while explicitly prohibiting the use of funds for conversion therapy or its promotion. It also requires the federal government to restore mental health reports on LGBTQ+ youth, conduct a national survey measuring mental health distress, and produce a report on mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. The law directly affects these youth populations by expanding access to tailored mental health resources and data collection, with funding administered through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth in schools, mandates bullying prevention and trauma-informed care, directly supporting student well-being and school environment.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $20M annually for LGBTQ+ youth mental health services, mandates trauma-informed care, and prohibits conversion therapy, directly expanding access to mental health care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1334: SASS Act

The SASS Act (HR 1334) creates a single application process for two federal school safety grant programs: one administered by the COPS Office and the other by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Schools and school districts seeking funding for safety improvements will no longer need to submit separate applications for these programs. The bill requires the COPS Office and BJA to provide technical assistance to help applicants complete the unified application. This change reduces administrative burden for schools applying for safety grants under these programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlines school safety grant applications, improving access to existing funding for K-12 infrastructure and safety improvements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 1828: School Bus Safety Act of 2025

HR 1828, the School Bus Safety Act of 2025, requires new school buses (over 10,000 lbs gross weight) to have 3-point seat belts at every seat, fire suppression systems, enhanced firewalls, and stricter interior flammability standards. It also mandates automatic emergency braking, event data recorders, electronic stability control, and 8 hours of specialized driver training for school bus operators. School districts can apply for federal grants to purchase new safety-equipped buses or retrofit existing ones. These requirements would take effect for buses manufactured or imported one year after the Transportation Secretary issues final rules.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires safety features for school buses, enhancing student transportation safety and infrastructure, directly supporting educational environment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety features and driver training for school bus operators, directly improving workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates enhanced safety features (seat belts, fire suppression) and driver training for school buses, directly improving vehicle safety standards within transportation regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Public Transit Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5430: FORTIFY Act

The FORTIFY Act expands a federal grant program to help schools improve security by allowing funds to cover hiring school resource officers (SROs), purchasing their firearms and protective gear, and buying vehicles like golf carts for SROs. It directly affects schools and local governments applying for these grants under the Safe Streets Act. The bill also requires the Attorney General to provide technical assistance to rural and underserved areas to improve their access to these grants. This changes the program's eligible uses without altering overall funding levels.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill funds school resource officers (SROs) and equipment, directly expanding law enforcement presence in schools - a component of criminal justice policy. It explicitly advances school security through law enforcement funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands federal grants for school security funding (SROs, gear, vehicles), directly enhancing school safety infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 1557: Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act

This bill requires schools receiving federal funding to increase the number of Title IX Coordinators based on student population (one per 75,000 students in grades 7+ and one per 150,000 students in grades 6 and below), ensuring these coordinators have no conflicting responsibilities. It mandates annual anonymous surveys to assess students' and staff's experiences with sex-based harassment, including off-campus and online incidents, and requires trauma-informed prevention education for students and staff. The bill includes $50 million annually for five years to support schools in implementing these requirements, with priority for underserved areas and schools facing financial burdens. Schools must also monitor complaints, identify patterns of discrimination, and provide clear reporting procedures for sex-based harassment incidents. The legislation aims to improve school responses to harassment through standardized reporting, prevention, and support mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates trauma-informed prevention education and Title IX Coordinator requirements to address harassment, enhancing student safety and well-being in K-12 schools.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace harassment prevention, surveys, and training for school staff, directly improving workplace safety for employees in education sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Safety Student Health Employment Discrimination

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