Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) most directly affected by crime and violence. Requires the Director to develop and make available to LEAs a written safe schools model in English and in Spanish.
Makes grant funds available: (1) to fund anticrime and safety measures and to develop education and training programs for the prevention of crime, violence, and illegal drugs and alcohol; (2) for counseling programs for victims of crime within schools; (3) for crime prevention equipment, including metal detectors and video-surveillance devices; and (4) for the prevention and reduction of the participation of young individuals in organized crime and drug- and gang-related activities in schools.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) application requirements; (2) allocation of, and limitations on, grant funds; (3) selection of recipients; and (4) reporting requirements.
Authorizes appropriations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2532)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
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