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Latest News
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
ED and SAMHSA Launch the Digital Well-Being Challenge
The Digital Well-Being Challenge invites students aged 13+ and the schools that serve them to address critical topics in digital citizenship and well-being, including healthy social media use, digital citizenship education, and responsible technology policies. Selected school- or district-based teams will co-design and implement, alongside students, a solution addressing a problem related to digital citizenship and well-being facing their school community. The Challenge is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office of Educational Technology and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Applications close Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Learn More and Apply
Plan for 2025 with SchoolSafety.gov
The School Safety Communications Center offers a wealth of resources to support school safety efforts in 2025. Explore the one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials to find valuable insights and strategies to address specific school safety issues and create safer, more supportive learning environments. 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
18
Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)
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Events
January 15, March 19 and May 21, 2025
Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
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January
15
National Student Privacy & Data Security Winter Webinar Series: FERPA 101 and Data Security Best Practices
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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.