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SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators.
Latest News
SchoolSafety.gov Launches 2025 Back-to-School Campaign
SchoolSafety.gov launched the 2025 Back-to-School Campaign, which provides information and guidance that K-12 schools and school districts can use to prepare for a safe return to school. The campaign focuses on the topic of prevention, highlighting actions and resources to prevent or deter school safety threats or incidents and create safer learning environments for students and educators. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
Eight Prevention Actions to Prepare for a Safe School Year
Prevention is a foundational element of school safety and encompasses the actions schools and districts can take to stop, avoid, or deter school safety threats or incidents. This back-to-school season, explore eight quick tips to integrate prevention strategies into a comprehensive school safety program this year.

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
Not Applicable
School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV)
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Events
September
8
Cannabis Use: An Examination of National Trends and Protective Strategies for Youth and Young Adults
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September
10
Hack to School: Cyber Threats and Smarter Defenses for K-12 & Higher Ed
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