School Guardian Act of 2023

S 1305, the School Guardian Act of 2023, creates a federal grant program to fund armed law enforcement officers at K-12 schools. It authorizes the Attorney General to distribute $80 billion (with $8 billion annually from 2024-2033) to states based on their proportion of K-12 student enrollment, which states then allocate to local law enforcement agencies. Local agencies must hire at least one full-time officer per school through written agreements with schools or school districts, covering pay, training, and equipment costs. The bill directly affects K-12 schools, state and local law enforcement, and requires annual reporting on fund usage and officer deployment.