This bill establishes Regional School Safety Development Centers to help schools develop and improve safety plans based on research-backed best practices. The Department of Homeland Security would award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible organizations—including states, educational agencies, and colleges—to operate these centers, which would provide customized consulting services to schools on topics like violence prevention, mental health support, and emergency planning. The centers would also help schools identify and apply for federal or state funding to implement their safety plans and would train staff and families on new procedures. The bill authorizes $25 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for this program, though at least 5 percent of costs must be covered locally. The law explicitly prohibits using funds for firearms training and requires DHS to report to Congress every two years on the centers' effectiveness and whether they're reaching rural, tribal, and low-resourced communities.
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