1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated March 16, 2020Department of Education Support for School Safety InitiativesCongressional interest in K-12 public school safety and security has been strong following recent school shootings, including the mass shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
2、in Parkland, FL, and Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, TX. Though public school safety and security is primarily a state and local responsibility, there are several federal programs and initiatives that can support these efforts. This In Focus provides an overview of programs and resources administe
3、red by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for improving school safety. Currently Funded Grant Programs ED currently administers two programs that can help state and local educational agencies (SEAs and LEAs) address school safety concerns. Both programs are authorized under Title IV of the Elemen
4、tary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA; P.L. 114-95). Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAE grants, commonly referred to as the “block grant” program) are authorized under ESEA Title IV-A. The purpose of SSAE grants is to improve st
