H.R.2577 - Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs for School Safety Act of 2025; PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2577, the PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025, aims to enhance school safety by establishing Regional School Safety Development Centers. These centers would provide consultation to schools for developing or improving their safety plans based on evidence-based best practices. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create this program.
Expected Effects
The bill would lead to the creation of regional centers that offer customized consulting services to schools. This includes developing communication materials, conducting individualized consultations, and assisting schools in implementing their safety plans. The centers would also help schools identify and apply for federal and state funding.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced school safety through evidence-based practices.
- Improved student mental health support.
- Increased awareness of best practices for school safety among educators, parents, and students.
- Access to individualized consultations for schools to develop customized safety plans.
- Potential for increased federal and state funding for school safety initiatives.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for bureaucratic inefficiencies in establishing and managing the regional centers.
- Risk of inconsistent implementation of best practices across different regions.
- Possible over-reliance on federal funding, which may create dependency.
- The 5% matching requirement may burden under-resourced schools.
- The bill does not address the root causes of violence, focusing instead on reactive measures.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It promotes domestic tranquility by aiming to improve school safety. However, the Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, and education is traditionally a state responsibility. The federal government's role is justified by the need for national standards and coordination in addressing school safety.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).