Securing Our Schools Act of 2016

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Bill Number

HR 5787

Introduced

Jul 14, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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Topics

Assault and harassment offenses Child safety and welfare Education Education programs funding Educational facilities and institutions Elementary and secondary education Emergency medical services and trauma care Emergency planning and evacuation Firearms and explosives First responders and emergency personnel Law enforcement administration and funding Natural disasters Terrorism

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Summary

Securing Our Schools Act of 2016

This bill establishes a pilot program under which the Department of Justice may award one-year grants to local education agencies for the purpose of purchasing and installing devices that allow for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency.

Actions

Sep 19, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Aug 11, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jul 14, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 14, 2016

Introduced in House

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