The Strengthening Our Schools Act of 2023 increases federal funding for school resource officers—police officers stationed in schools—by amending an existing crime control law. The bill raises the authorization from approximately $1.047 billion to $1.097 billion annually and requires that at least $50 million of these grants be specifically dedicated to school resource officer programs applied for by local governments and law enforcement agencies. The legislation affects school districts and law enforcement agencies across the country that seek federal grants to fund security personnel in schools. This increased funding would be available for fiscal years 2024 through 2033, providing a decade of dedicated resources for school safety initiatives.
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