The Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Education, for local educational agencies (LEAs) to bolster school and community safety. These grants will fund comprehensive training for school personnel on crucial topics including human trafficking risk factors , fentanyl and drug abuse prevention , and strategies to reduce student involvement in gang activity , alongside providing information on relevant community resources. LEAs can also utilize grant funds to cover training expenses, such as instructor fees and educational materials, and to implement specialized curricula or programs addressing these safety concerns. The legislation mandates the awarding of grants within 120 days of enactment and amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to secure funding for these initiatives.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Education
Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4713| House
| Updated: 7/23/2025
The Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Education, for local educational agencies (LEAs) to bolster school and community safety. These grants will fund comprehensive training for school personnel on crucial topics including human trafficking risk factors , fentanyl and drug abuse prevention , and strategies to reduce student involvement in gang activity , alongside providing information on relevant community resources. LEAs can also utilize grant funds to cover training expenses, such as instructor fees and educational materials, and to implement specialized curricula or programs addressing these safety concerns. The legislation mandates the awarding of grants within 120 days of enactment and amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to secure funding for these initiatives.