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Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2779| Senate 
| Updated: 1/6/2020
Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Republican Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices for use by state and local educational and law-enforcement agencies, institutions of higher education, health professionals, and the public. DHS shall, among other things collect clearinghouse data analytics, user feedback on the implementation of best practices and recommendations identified by the clearinghouse, and any evaluations conducted on these best practices and recommendations; and coordinate with the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Justice to assess and identify best practices and recommendations and establish an advisory board to provide feedback and propose additional recommendations. The bill specifies the criteria for best practices and recommendations of the clearinghouse, including evidence that the best practice or recommendation has had a significant effect on improving the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings. The bill provides for grant program review.

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Timeline
Nov 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 6, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Dec 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5229
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 6, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-193.
Jan 6, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
  • November 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 6, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • December 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5229
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • January 6, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-193.


  • January 6, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5229: Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019
Advisory bodiesChild healthChild safety and welfareCrime preventionEducational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archivesHigher educationState and local government operations

Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2779| Senate 
| Updated: 1/6/2020
Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices for use by state and local educational and law-enforcement agencies, institutions of higher education, health professionals, and the public. DHS shall, among other things collect clearinghouse data analytics, user feedback on the implementation of best practices and recommendations identified by the clearinghouse, and any evaluations conducted on these best practices and recommendations; and coordinate with the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Justice to assess and identify best practices and recommendations and establish an advisory board to provide feedback and propose additional recommendations. The bill specifies the criteria for best practices and recommendations of the clearinghouse, including evidence that the best practice or recommendation has had a significant effect on improving the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings. The bill provides for grant program review.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Nov 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 6, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Dec 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5229
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 6, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-193.
Jan 6, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
  • November 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 6, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • December 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5229
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • January 6, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-193.


  • January 6, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Republican Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5229: Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesChild healthChild safety and welfareCrime preventionEducational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archivesHigher educationState and local government operations