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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today introduced the School Security Enhancement Act, legislation that would allow local communities to utilize Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grants for measures that reinforce school safety infrastructure and technology.
“I’m proud to join Senator Cruz in introducing the School Security Enhancement Act,” Rubio said. “This legislation will give schools the option to improve security by using federal funds for measures such as hiring security officers, implementing technology and reinforcing safety equipment to respond to a potential crisis. I am steadfast in supporting measures that keep our schools safe and prevent tragedy.”
“Texas has not been exempt from the horror of school shootings,” Cruz said. “All of us have been horrified by the violent attacks on our students. These students, along with parents, local school boards, teachers, and communities across the country want a solution. Much like the majority of Texans, I believe the number one thing that makes schools safer is having more armed police officers on campuses. Expanding the use of these grants will empower our community leaders and education officials with the resources they need to strengthen our schools, hire school safety officers, and keep our children safe.”
The full text of the School Security Enhancement Act can be found here. The grants may be used to hire school safety officers, in addition to infrastructure or technologies that:
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