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DHS Announces Membership to New Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 school safety and security. The Board builds upon the federal government’s efforts to support K-12 communities in creating safer, more supportive learning environments and fulfills a key requirement of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The Board will advise on the implementation of evidence-based school safety practices and propose additional best practices for publication on SchoolSafety.gov. Learn More
Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force Announces Recommendations and Best Practices for Safe Internet Use
The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force, co-led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration, released a new report with recommendations and best practices for safer social media and online platform use for youth. The report, Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry, provides a summary of the risks and benefits of social media on the health, safety, and privacy of young people; best practices for parents and caregivers; recommended practices for industry; a research agenda; and suggested future work, including for the federal government. Read More
U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Public Health Crisis of Firearm Violence
The United States Surgeon General released a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. Over the last decade, the number of people who have died from firearm-related injuries has been rising, and firearm violence is now the leading cause of death among children and adolescents. The new advisory details the impact of gun violence on the health and well-being of the American public, describing the layers of cascading harm beyond injury and death, and outlines an evidence-informed public health approach to addressing this crisis. Learn More
DHS Know2Protect™ Aims to Keep Children Safe Online in Summer Months through #DigitalBoundaries Campaign
DHS's Know2Protect: Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™ office launched #DigitalBoundaries, a new sub-campaign that helps educate and empower children, teens, parents and trusted adults to set healthy online boundaries during the summer months and beyond. As part of the effort, Know2Protect has produced a new suite of tips, checklists, and conversation starters to keep children safe as they spend more time online over summer break. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
Maintain Good Indoor Air Quality and Create Healthier Learning Environments
Good indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools contributes to healthy and safe learning environments and better outcomes for students and teachers. Schools looking to develop, sustain, or enhance their IAQ management programs can use the Environmental Protection Agency's mobile app to address critical building-related environmental health issues and identify and prioritize IAQ improvements.
School Safety Topics
Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school. From each of these topic pages, you can sort resources available based upon stages of preparedness and subtopics.
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.
Discover upcoming school safety events and grants below to help support your school’s or school district’s safety efforts.
Grants
December
31
Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV)
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December
31
American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief
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Events
July
25
Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying
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July
30
Time to Take Action: How to Recognize and Report Human Trafficking
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
Grants Finder Tool
Use the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
State Search Tool
Discover your state’s school safety programs and regional contacts from federal agencies. These contacts and programs can be a resource to you as you build your school safety plan.
Resource Search
Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
Safety Readiness Tool
Identify the efforts you’re taking to address the foundational elements of school safety. Get a personalized action plan with next steps and resources for your school to consider.
Communications Center
Download and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.