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Latest News
DHS Know2Protect™ Aims to Keep Children Safe Online in Summer Months through #DigitalBoundaries Campaign
DHS's Know2Protect: Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™ office launched #DigitalBoundaries, a new sub-campaign that helps educate and empower children, teens, parents and trusted adults to set healthy online boundaries during the summer months and beyond. As part of the effort, Know2Protect has produced a new suite of tips, checklists, and conversation starters to keep children safe as they spend more time online over summer break. Learn More
NCES Releases Data on School Preparedness and Safety Procedures
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released new data from the School Pulse Panel, a study collecting information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic from a national sample of K-12 public schools. Key findings from the study include data on school emergency procedures, emergency drills, and threat assessment. Learn More
Save The Date: 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will host the 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security on September 25 and 26. This virtual event brings together K-12 school leaders and practitioners to discuss and share actionable recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments. Learn More
FCC Adopts $200M Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries
The Federal Communications Commission adopted a three-year pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to provide up to $200 million to support cybersecurity services and equipment for eligible schools and libraries. This program will allow the Commission to obtain actionable data about which cybersecurity services and equipment would best help K-12 schools and libraries address the growing cyber threats and attacks against their broadband networks. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
Strategies and Resources for Inclusive Emergency Planning in K-12 Schools
Comprehensive emergency planning is an essential component of school safety and should address the diverse needs of the entire school community, including individuals with disabilities and students and staff requiring special accommodations. Download our new Inclusive Emergency Planning Issue Brief to learn about best practices and resources to create effective and inclusive emergency operations plans.
School Safety Topics
Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school. From each of these topic pages, you can sort resources available based upon stages of preparedness and subtopics.
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.
Discover upcoming school safety events and grants below to help support your school’s or school district’s safety efforts.
Grants
July
23
Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement - Support for Law Enforcement Agencies
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December
31
Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV)
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Events
July
9
School Mental Health Virtual Learning Series: Implementing Policies and Practices to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools, Part 2
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July 11, September 12, and November 20, 2024
Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
Grants Finder Tool
Use the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
State Search Tool
Discover your state’s school safety programs and regional contacts from federal agencies. These contacts and programs can be a resource to you as you build your school safety plan.
Resource Search
Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
Safety Readiness Tool
Identify the efforts you’re taking to address the foundational elements of school safety. Get a personalized action plan with next steps and resources for your school to consider.
Communications Center
Download and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.