The Safe to Tell Act of 2023 establishes a federal grant program to encourage states to create anonymous school threat reporting systems. States that enact laws establishing these programs can receive grants to fund their operation, with up to $25 million available annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. The required programs must provide multiple reporting methods including telephone hotlines, mobile apps, and websites where students, staff, and community members can anonymously report safety threats, violence, or criminal activity to law enforcement and school officials. These systems must protect reporters' identities and operate continuously with trained staff, while also providing training and educational materials to schools and law enforcement on how to respond to reports. The bill is intended to help prevent school violence by creating safe channels for concerned individuals to alert authorities about potential threats before incidents occur.
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