US SB45 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 26 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 26 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Allows local educational agencies to use specified portions of Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, and implementing other measures to strengthen security on school premises. Further, the bill prohibits the use of these grant funds for the provision of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm.
Title
School Security Enhancement Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-26 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Same As/Similar To
HB645 (Same As) 2021-02-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Subjects
Building construction
Child safety and welfare
Crimes against children
Education
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime
Child safety and welfare
Crimes against children
Education
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/45/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s45/BILLS-117s45is.pdf |
