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Proposed 'Keeping Drugs Out of Schools' Grant Program

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6077

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would authorize $7 million annually from 2027 through 2032 for school-based drug prevention programs, creating a new funding stream for local school-community partnerships.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local schools

Schools may enter into partnerships with eligible coalitions to receive funding and implement drug prevention programs.

Drug-Free Communities funded coalitions

These organizations are eligible to apply for new grants to fund school-community partnerships.

Office of National Drug Control Policy

The agency is tasked with administering the grant program, managing applications, and potentially delegating authority via interagency agreements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Background

Mrs. Shaheen and Mr. Grassley are U.S. Senators who frequently collaborate on bipartisan legislation regarding drug policy and community health. context
S. 4784 is the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a major piece of legislation that sets policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senate Amendment 6077 proposes a new federal grant program to fund partnerships between local schools and community drug-prevention coalitions. The program would provide up to $75,000 per year to eligible groups to implement drug prevention strategies for students.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for these grants?

Eligible entities are coalitions that currently receive a grant under the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and have a formal partnership agreement with at least one local elementary, middle, or high school.

Can these funds replace existing school drug prevention budgets?

No. The amendment explicitly states that these grants must be used to , existing federal and non-federal funds available for drug prevention programs.

How much money can a school-community partnership receive?

A single may receive a grant of up to $75,000 per fiscal year.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would authorize $7 million annually from 2027 through 2032 for school-based drug prevention programs, creating a new funding stream for local school-community partnerships.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

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Integration of Defense and Drug Policy

The amendment is attached to a Department of Defense authorization bill, illustrating the practice of including non-defense social policy within large-scale defense spending legislation.

S. 4784

Connected Entities

personMr. Grassley“U.S. Senator who co-submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationOffice of National Drug Control Policy“The federal office responsible for administering the proposed grant program.”Map →

Sources

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