The Military Veterans for School Safety Act proposes using trained military veterans as security personnel in schools to enhance safety, particularly against threats like active shooters. Key provisions include:
- Purpose: To improve school safety by employing veterans as School Safety Officers.
- Deployment: Veterans will be assigned to schools to focus on security.
- Training: Veterans will receive specialized training in school safety, active shooter response, and conflict resolution.
- Funding: Federal and state grants will support hiring and training costs.
- Eligibility: Veterans must have at least four years of service and a clean criminal record.
- Oversight: A government body will monitor program effectiveness and compliance.
- Pilot Program: A pilot will test the program in select districts.
The bill aims to leverage veterans’ skills to create safer school environments and protect students and staff.