July 23, 2025
Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Sorensen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to enhance school and community safety, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Grant program for training
(a) In general
Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants to local educational agencies to carry out the activities described in subsection (c).
(b) Application
A local educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(c) Grant uses
A local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant funds to—
(1)
provide, to school personnel who work at elementary schools and secondary schools served by such agency and who are in contact with students on at least a weekly basis, training on—
(A)
human trafficking risk factors, indicators, and protocols;
(B)
fentanyl and drug abuse prevention;
(C)
strategies to prevent, intervene, and reduce participation of students in gang activity; and
(D)
local and community resources for the prevention and intervention described in subparagraphs (B) and (C).
(2)
cover the costs of providing such training, including with respect to instructor and program fees, training supplies, and educational materials; and
(3)
implement—
(A)
specialized human trafficking curriculum;
(B)
fentanyl and drug abuse prevention instruction or materials; or
(C)
gang education and prevention programs.
(d) ESEA terms
The terms elementary school, local educational agency, secondary school, and Secretary have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
(e) Funding
Section 4103(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7113(a)(3)) is amended—
(1)
by striking technical assistance
and inserting
(A)
technical assistance;
(2)
by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and
; and
(3)
by adding at the end the following:
(B)
awarding grants under the Safe Schools and Communities Act of 2025.