Education (School Safety)

in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6617: Keeping All Students Safe Act

The Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits the use of unlawful seclusion and restraint in schools receiving federal funding, including physical restraint that restricts breathing or blood flow, chemical restraint not prescribed for medical treatment, and mechanical restraint. The bill requires schools to use less restrictive interventions first, mandates that staff using physical restraint be trained and certified through State-approved programs, and requires immediate parent notification after any restraint incident. States must develop plans to monitor compliance, collect and report data on restraint incidents (disaggregated by race, disability status, and school type), and implement positive behavioral interventions. The bill provides $40 million annually for five years to support states in implementing these requirements and improving school climate through evidence-based approaches.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits harmful restraint practices in schools, mandates staff training and parent notification, directly enhancing student safety and well-being in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Special Education Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 30, 2025

HR 5668: Stronger Schools Act

HR 5668, the Stronger Schools Act, requires elementary and secondary schools to implement specific security measures using federal grants. It directs the Secretary of Education to provide competitive grants to local school districts to fund two key security upgrades: hiring armed school resource officers and creating secure entry points with locked anterooms and metal detectors for all visitors. These measures apply directly to all schools served by participating local educational agencies. The bill mandates that grant funds be used exclusively for these security provisions, with a report to Congress due within one year of enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for security infrastructure (resource officers, entry points), directly funding school safety improvements under educational funding framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3262: NURSE Act

HR 3262, the NURSE Act, creates a federal grant program to help schools hire more registered school nurses, primarily targeting public elementary and secondary schools serving high-need communities. The bill prioritizes schools where at least 20% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunches (indicating high poverty) or lack any nurse, with federal funds covering up to 75% of costs for hiring nurses. Eligible schools or consortia must demonstrate student health needs, such as chronic conditions or mental health support, and the program requires a report to Congress evaluating impacts on nurse staffing and student health outcomes. The grant program is authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030, aiming to address the current shortage where one-third of schools lack a school nurse.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal grants to fund school nurse hiring, increasing public service funding through government spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants to fund school nurse hiring in high-need K-12 schools, directly advancing student health access and educational support through targeted funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school nurse hiring in high-need schools, expanding access to health services for students, directly aligning with healthcare funding and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds hiring of school nurses in high-need schools, directly supporting employment opportunities in healthcare sector through federal grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 21, 2025

HR 1448: PEER Mental Health Act of 2025

HR 1448, the PEER Mental Health Act of 2025, provides federal grants to schools for mental health training. It requires training school staff, students, parents, and caregivers to recognize mental health symptoms in youth, refer students to services, and apply basic response techniques during immediate distress. The bill mandates that at least 25% of annual funding ($24.96 million per year for 2026-2030) supports rural schools, with streamlined application processes and technical assistance for grantees. The program directly affects public schools, their personnel, and students by expanding access to mental health awareness and community resource education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for school mental health training, increasing funding and support for student well-being in K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides federal grants for school mental health training, expanding access to youth mental health services through funding and mandated training requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1338: Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025

The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 aims to reduce discriminatory school discipline practices that disproportionately affect students of color, particularly girls of color, students with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ students. It requires schools to collect and report detailed demographic data on discipline actions like suspensions, expulsions, and law enforcement referrals, with specific breakdowns by race, gender, disability status, and other protected characteristics. The bill provides federal grants to schools to implement trauma-informed alternatives to suspension, prohibits out-of-school suspensions for young children for minor offenses like dress code violations, and establishes a task force focused on addressing the school pushout of girls of color. Schools receiving grants must train staff on implicit bias, cultural responsiveness, and restorative practices while improving access to mental health services. The legislation also restricts the use of corporal punishment, seclusion, and certain restraints, and prevents schools from using disciplinary policies that criminalize student behavior.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses discriminatory school discipline leading to law enforcement referrals, promoting equity in youth justice system engagement through data transparency and accountability.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAddresses discriminatory discipline to ensure equitable access for marginalized students, requiring data reporting and federal grants to reduce disparities in school discipline practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4713: Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2025

HR 4713, the Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2025, provides federal grants to school districts to fund training for staff who regularly interact with students. The bill requires grant recipients to cover training on human trafficking risk factors, fentanyl and drug abuse prevention, gang activity intervention strategies, and local community resources. Funds must also cover training costs (like instructor fees and materials) and implement specialized curricula in these areas. This directly affects elementary and secondary school personnel in districts receiving grants, with funding administered through the existing Elementary and Secondary Education Act framework.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school training on human trafficking, drug abuse, and gang intervention - directly addressing root causes of criminal justice involvement to prevent future offenses and align with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for school staff training on safety issues, funding specialized curricula to enhance student safety and support educational environment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6821: Protect Our Students Act

HR 6821, the Protect Our Students Act, redirects federal highway safety funds to improve school zone safety. It increases the required allocation of these funds for school zone improvements from 40% to 50% and authorizes specific safety measures including crossing guards, flashing lights, visible signage, crosswalks, traffic calming, and automated enforcement. The bill directly affects students walking to school, local schools, and communities by mandating that federal highway safety programs fund these targeted school zone upgrades. This changes how existing federal transportation funds can be used, focusing resources on proven safety infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal highway fund allocation for school zones from 40% to 50%, directly funding safety programs through reallocated existing appropriations.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects highway safety funds to school zones (50% allocation), mandating safety measures like crossing guards and signage, directly improving student safety infrastructure per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects highway safety funds to school zones, increasing allocation to 50% and authorizing safety measures like crosswalks and flashing lights, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 4, 2025

S 828: School Bus Safety Act of 2025

The School Bus Safety Act of 2025 requires all school buses with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds to be equipped with 3-point seat belts at every seating position, fire suppression systems for engine fires, and reinforced firewalls to prevent flames from reaching passengers. It also mandates automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, electronic stability control, and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driver training for school bus operators. The bill establishes a grant program to help schools purchase or retrofit buses with these safety features and requires studies on pedestrian detection systems and seat belt alert systems. These requirements will apply to new school buses manufactured or imported after the Transportation Secretary finalizes the rules.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires safety features on school buses, enhancing student transportation safety and infrastructure for K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety features (seat belts, fire suppression, driver training) for school bus operators, directly improving workplace safety for this workforce.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety features (seat belts, fire systems, braking) and driver training for school buses, directly enhancing vehicle safety regulations in transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Pedestrian Safety Public Transit Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 563: A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.

SRES 563 is a non-binding Senate resolution affirming that the federal government should support school districts in replacing diesel school buses with cleaner alternatives like electric models. It highlights that diesel exhaust - harmful pollutants linked to asthma, missed school days, and long-term health risks for children - directly affects over 30% of U.S. students who ride school buses. The resolution cites bipartisan past efforts, including funding in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to support this transition but does not create new funding or mandates. It serves as a statement of policy preference, not a legislative action.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill advocates federal funding for cleaner school buses, directly improving school infrastructure and student health (reducing asthma/absenteeism), aligning with education infrastructure and access indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes replacing diesel buses with electric models, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence for school transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes electric school buses to reduce diesel emissions (harmful pollutants linked to health issues), directly advancing pollution control and clean energy adoption in environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly links diesel exhaust to asthma and health risks for students, advocating cleaner buses to protect public health, aligning with healthcare protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly affirms federal support for replacing diesel school buses with clean alternatives, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing emissions in school bus fleets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Student Health Electric Vehicles Air Quality Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · House Aug 29, 2025

HR 5065: Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2025

HR 5065 requires all states receiving federal K-12 education funds to establish statewide policies for schools. It mandates that school districts develop clear codes of conduct defining acceptable and unacceptable behavior between staff and students, and between students themselves. The bill also requires all school staff to receive annual training on these codes, federal/state reporting requirements, Title IX protections, and sexual abuse prevention. This affects every public K-12 school in the U.S. through state education agencies, with funding provided through existing Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens child protection measures and establishes clear conduct codes, which supports criminal justice by preventing abuse and ensuring accountability in educational settings.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school safety policies, staff training on abuse prevention, and Title IX protections, strengthening student safety in K-12 education environment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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