Find Resources to Create a Safer School
SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators.
Latest News
SchoolSafety.gov Launches 2025 Back-to-School Campaign
SchoolSafety.gov launched the 2025 Back-to-School Campaign, which provides information and guidance that K-12 schools and school districts can use to prepare for a safe return to school. The campaign focuses on the topic of prevention, highlighting actions and resources to prevent or deter school safety threats or incidents and create safer learning environments for students and educators. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Reading List
This year’s SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Reading List highlights ten prevention-related resources that can inform K-12 safety and security planning activities this school year. Review the list to find guidance, tools, and insights on topics such as threat assessment and reporting, bullying prevention, emergency planning, and youth substance use.
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
Not Applicable
School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV)
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Events
August
28
Back-to-School Safety Preparedness: Training, Activities and Drills for K-12 Schools
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August
28
Responding to and Investigating Bomb Threats and Swatting Hoaxes
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
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Grants Finder Tool
Find a GrantUse the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
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State Search Tool
Explore Your StateDiscover 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.
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Resource Search
Search ResourcesFind resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
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Safety Readiness Tool
Start the AssessmentIdentify 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.
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Communications Center
Visit the CenterDownload and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.