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Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 5, 2019Education
S. 2779

Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jan 6, 2020)

Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices for use by state and local educational and law-enforcement agencies, institutions of higher education, health professionals, and the public.

DHS shall, among other things

  • collect clearinghouse data analytics, user feedback on the implementation of best practices and recommendations identified by the clearinghouse, and any evaluations conducted on these best practices and recommendations; and
  • coordinate with the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Justice to assess and identify best practices and recommendations and establish an advisory board to provide feedback and propose additional recommendations.

The bill specifies the criteria for best practices and recommendations of the clearinghouse, including evidence that the best practice or recommendation has had a significant effect on improving the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings.

The bill provides for grant program review.

What just happenedJan 6, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI](R-WI)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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  1. Jan 6, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.

  2. Jan 6, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-193.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Jan 6, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-193.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Nov 6, 2019Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Nov 5, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Nov 5, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateJan 6, 202025

Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices for use by state and local educational and law-enforcement agencies, institutions of higher education, health professionals, and the public.

DHS shall, among other things

  • collect clearinghouse data analytics, user feedback on the implementation of best practices and recommendations identified by the clearinghouse, and any evaluations conducted on these best practices and recommendations; and
  • coordinate with the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Justice to assess and identify best practices and recommendations and establish an advisory board to provide feedback and propose additional recommendations.

The bill specifies the criteria for best practices and recommendations of the clearinghouse, including evidence that the best practice or recommendation has had a significant effect on improving the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings.

The bill provides for grant program review.

Introduced in SenateNov 5, 2019

Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices for use by state and local educational and law-enforcement agencies, institutions of higher education, health professionals, and the public.

DHS shall, among other things

  • collect clearinghouse data analytics and user feedback on the implementation of resources, best practices, and recommendations identified by the clearinghouse; and
  • coordinate with the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Justice to assess and identify best practices and recommendations and establish an advisory board to provide feedback and propose additional recommendations.

The bill specifies the criteria for best practices and recommendations of the clearinghouse.

The bill provides for grant program review.

Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2019 — Informed