United States Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty say they will introduce the Securing Aid for Every (SAFE) School Act to the U.S. Senate.
United States Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty say they will introduce the Securing Aid for Every (SAFE) School Act to the U.S. Senate.
Senator Blackburn says the SAFE Act will unlock a $900 million grant program for both public and private schools. If passed, the legislation would allow schools to use the funding for the training and hiring of veterans and former law enforcement officers. The law would allow for these hires to serve as school security officers.
The Senator claims this is a part of her continued efforts to keep children safe at school.
“I am beyond heartbroken at the shooting that occurred at the Covenant School in Nashville,” said Senator Blackburn. “No parent should have to endure what these families are experiencing. Schools should be places where children are safe to learn, play, and be children. My legislation with Senator Hagerty will allow both public and private schools to train and hire veterans and former law enforcement officers to serve as school safety officers as well as increase physical security measures to harden schools. By providing these critical funds, we can help protect our precious children and secure our schools.
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