Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act

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HR 7530

Introduced

Jul 9, 2020

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be ...

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Computer security and identity theft Crime prevention Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Education Education programs funding Educational technology and distance education Elementary and secondary education Employment and training programs Higher education Licensing and registrations School administration Student aid and college costs Vocational and technical education

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Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act

This bill authorizes the Federal Bureau of Investigation to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to help prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to cybercrimes. LEAs must use grant funds for certain activities, such as establishing scholarship or apprenticeship programs to provide financial assistance to students who pursue careers in cybersecurity.

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Jul 9, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 9, 2020

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