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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

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.

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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
16

Emerging Trends: Securing Extracurricular School Events
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January
21

From Awareness to Action: Recognizing and Reporting Human Trafficking
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Grants Finder Tool

Grants Finder Tool

Use the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.

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State Search Tool

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.

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Resource Search

Resource Search

Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.

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Safety Readiness Tool

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.

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Communications Center

Communications Center

Download and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.

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