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SAMHSA Provides Youth Substance Use Prevention Resources for Educators and Families

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is observing Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in October. Prevention strengthens protective factors and reduces risk factors in individuals, families, schools, and communities, and helps to mitigate substance use and mental health challenges, especially among youth and young adults. SAMHSA offers a range of resources to support substance use prevention, including the “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign. Learn More

ED Announces COVID-19 Test Distribution

The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is offering free COVID-19 tests to interested school districts. Schools can use the tests to stock school nurses’ offices, send test kits home with students or parents, or distribute within their communities. Read More

DHS Releases 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA), describing a threat environment that is expected to “remain high” over the coming year. The HTA provides information on threats to public safety and security in order to assist federal, state, and local partners in preparing for, preventing, and responding to an ever-evolving threat environment. Read More

FCC and U.S. Department of Education Release Cybersecurity Resource Guide

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Education, with input from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, released a resource guide to help schools and libraries evaluate their cybersecurity risks and identify the most impactful cybersecurity solutions. The guide can also help schools and libraries as they complete applications for the FCC’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program and serve broadly as a resource for schools and libraries as they take steps to better protect their networks. Read More

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Offers Resources and Tips to Stay Safe Online

Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims to highlight some of the emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance that anyone can follow to reduce cyber risk. The theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Secure Our World, which emphasizes four simple steps that anyone can take to stay safe online: use strong passwords and a password manager, turn on multifactor authentication, recognize and report phishing, and update software. Learn More

Access Resources and Guidance to Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a month-long observance to educate and raise awareness about bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Everyone in the school community can play a role in addressing and preventing bullying. Learn about school-based bullying prevention strategies in SchoolSafety.gov’s latest issue brief, and access additional resources through SchoolSafety.gov and StopBullying.gov. Find Resources

DHS Awards $18 Million to Law Enforcement, Public Health, and Nonprofits in Underserved Communities to Help Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded 35 grants, totaling $18 million, under the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024. The TVTP Grant Program provides funding to eligible applicants to develop sustainable, multidisciplinary targeted violence and terrorism prevention capabilities in local communities, to pilot innovative prevention approaches, and to identify prevention best practices that can be replicated in communities across the country. Learn More

Justice Department Releases Webinar on Designing Accessible Public Schools

In response to a recent Government Accountability Office report, the Justice Department, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Education, recently developed a virtual training on designing accessible public school buildings. The training video describes accessibility features schools should consider to ensure they are accessible to students with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn More

Upcoming Opportunities

Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.

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Grants

October
10

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - State Solicitation
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October
16

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation
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Events

October
9

Responding to and Investigating Bomb Threats and Swatting Hoaxes
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October
21

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Fireside Chat
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Grants Finder Tool

Grants Finder Tool

Use the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.

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State Search Tool

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.

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Resource Search

Resource Search

Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.

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Safety Readiness Tool

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.

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Communications Center

Communications Center

Download and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.

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