The Single Application for School Safety Act (SASS Act) simplifies the process for schools to apply for federal grants to improve security by allowing them to submit a single application instead of separate ones to multiple agencies. Currently, schools seeking federal funding for security upgrades must submit separate applications to both the COPS Director (Community Oriented Policing Services) and the BJA Director (Bureau of Justice Assistance). This bill directs the Attorney General to establish a unified application process so schools can apply for grants from either or both agencies with just one submission. The legislation also requires federal grant administrators to provide technical assistance to schools completing applications. While the bill does not authorize new funding, it streamlines the existing grant programs and removes administrative barriers for schools trying to access resources they are already eligible to receive.
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