Bill · H.R. 2752· House(119-HR-2752)
Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2025'' aims to prioritize the hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers to serve as school resource officers. It amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include these specific groups in the use of COPS grants. The bill also allows the Attorney General to provide technical assistance for annual mental health screenings and training on tactics and response. Additionally, the legislation requires school resource officers to meet with students at least annually to foster community engagement. Finally, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is tasked with coordinating connections between veterans and local law enforcement agencies participating in school-based partnerships.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill explicitly prioritizes veterans for school resource officer roles and facilitates their placement.
Would retired people be better off under this?+3
The bill creates job opportunities for retired law enforcement officers.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill facilitates job opportunities for veterans and retired law enforcement officers through COPS grants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Veterans and retired law enforcement officers: This bill prioritizes their hiring and training for roles as school resource officers through COPS grants (Section 2 and Section 3).
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Students: Officers will be required to meet with students at least annually to increase familiarity and foster community engagement (Section 5).
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States, local government, Indian tribal governments, and other entities: The Attorney General may provide technical assistance for annual mental health screenings and training on tactics and response for school resource officers (Section 4).
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Veterans seeking employment: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will coordinate to connect veterans seeking these roles with participating local law enforcement agencies (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens described within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Retirees+3Good For Children+2Good For Students+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 2/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee