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FCC Selects Cybersecurity Pilot Program Participants
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) selected 707 participants for the FCC’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, including 645 schools and districts, 50 libraries, and 12 consortia. Participants in the three-year pilot program will receive support to defray the costs of eligible cybersecurity services and equipment and provide the Commission with data to better understand whether and how universal service funds could be used to improve school and library defenses against increasing cyberattacks. Read More
New Federal Resources to Help Schools Improve School-Based Active Shooter Drills
The U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security released new resources to help schools design and deploy school-based active shooter drills. The new resources will help schools improve drills so they can effectively prepare for an active shooter situation while also preventing or minimizing any trauma school communities may experience in performing drills. The new resources include the U.S. Department of Education’s Considerations for Education Leaders in Preparing for Active Drills in Schools, which provides substantive considerations school officials can use to plan for before, during, and after school-based active shooter drills. Read More
CDC Reports Increase in Respiratory Illness Activity
Recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show increases in cases of COVID-19, seasonal influenza, and RSV across the country. As the winter season continues, schools can take action to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases by increasing everyday actions, such as promoting proper hand hygiene and improving indoor air quality, and implementing additional prevention strategies during times of elevated illness. Explore the Data
January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking can happen to anyone, but children can be especially vulnerable since they are young and may not have the skills to make informed decisions when presented with a situation that may lead to trafficking. Explore the resources on SchoolSafety.gov to learn more about youth human trafficking and how schools can prevent, recognize, and respond to this crime. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
Infection Prevention Strategies for When Students and School Staff are Sick
The winter season often comes with increased instances of infectious diseases. When students or staff become ill, schools can implement several strategies to prevent or reduce the spread of infections, such as encouraging individuals to stay home and establishing policies for safely returning to school.
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
January
24
Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS)
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March
17
Statewide Family Network Program
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Events
January
21
From Awareness to Action: Recognizing and Reporting Human Trafficking
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January
22
National Student Privacy & Data Security Winter Webinar Series: FERPA 201 and Transparency
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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.