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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on School Security Strategies
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
The House on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery held a hearing on September 26, 2019, to gather expert and community perspectives on improving school safety. The session featured testimony from advocates, state security officials, and school safety experts regarding best practices for protecting students and staff.
This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony that informs federal policy and potential future legislation regarding school safety standards and emergency response protocols.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Students and School Staff
These groups are the primary subjects of school security policies and emergency response protocols discussed in the hearing.
School Resource Officers
The hearing reviewed standards and best practices for SRO programs, which dictate their roles and responsibilities in schools.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 26, 2019, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The session focused on 'Engaging the Community: Perspectives on School Security'.
- Witnesses included representatives from March For Our Lives, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security, the Texas School Safety Center, and Safe Schools for Alex.
- The record includes submitted statements from organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Everytown for Gun Safety, and the National Association of School Resource Officers.
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- The subcommittee received documentation on standards and best practices for School Resource Officer (SRO) programs.
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Broad Stakeholder Input
The hearing record includes a wide range of perspectives from both security-focused organizations and civil rights groups like the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
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