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Secure Our Schools Act

Introduced: March 28, 2000 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 10, 2000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-718.
Jul 10, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.
May 24, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2000
Subcommittee on Crime Discharged.
Apr 4, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Mar 28, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 28, 2000
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Secure Our Schools Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to provide improved security, including the placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, at schools and on school grounds.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) permissible uses of funds (including for locks, lighting, and security assessments and training), preferential consideration, matching funds, equitable geographical distribution of funds, and limits on administrative costs; and (2) application and reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now July 10, 2000

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.

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