Securing Our Schools Act of 2024

This bill redirects unused funds from two Social Security Act programs (sections 602/603) to state, territorial, tribal, and local governments for school security. It allows spending on specific measures like metal detectors, threat reporting systems, security training for staff, campus access controls (e.g., reinforced doors, single-entry fencing), and mental health crisis response teams. The law explicitly prohibits using these funds for any purpose related to the COVID-19 pandemic or public health emergency. It defines "school security measures" to include both physical infrastructure improvements and training programs aimed at preventing violence.