The Single Application for School Safety Act, or SASS Act, simplifies the process for schools to apply for federal security grants by allowing them to submit a single application instead of multiple separate ones. Currently, schools seeking federal funding for security improvements must apply separately to two different federal programs: one run by the COPS Director and another by the BJA Director, both within the Department of Justice. This bill requires the Attorney General to create a unified application process so schools can apply to both programs at once, reducing paperwork and administrative burden. The legislation also requires the COPS Director or BJA Director to provide technical assistance to help schools complete their applications. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, focusing instead on streamlining an existing grant program.
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