The Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2024 directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to local school districts to enhance safety through staff training and prevention programs. Schools receiving grants must use the funds to train personnel who regularly interact with students on human trafficking recognition, fentanyl and drug abuse prevention, gang activity prevention, and local community resources. Grants can also support the cost of specialized curricula and educational materials related to these safety topics. The Secretary must award the grants within 120 days of the bill's enactment. While the legislation does not specify a total funding amount, it amends existing education law to authorize grant funding for these school safety initiatives.
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