Sandy Hook Elementary School Violence Reduction Act - Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to congressional attention to gun violence, including concerning:
support for efforts of the President;
promotion of common sense proposals for preventing gun violence;
assistance to law enforcement officers for combatting violent crime, protecting communities, and protecting themselves;
safe and successful learning conditions for children attending school;
tools for identifying individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others;
keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals and individuals not lawfully authorized to possess them;
information-sharing to facilitate early identification of threats to public safety;
promoting preparedness;
training for educational professionals, health providers, and others to recognize indicators of the potential for violent behavior;
the connection between violent media and violent behavior;
the collection, study, and publication of relevant research; and
access to mental health services, with a focus on children and young adults.
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Jan 22, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S44)