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Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4713| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8280
Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2024
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8280
    Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2024


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8280
Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2024
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8280
    Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2024


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted