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Latest News
ED Announces $70 Million in New Awards for School-Based Mental Health Services
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced an additional investment of $70 million to expand student access to school-based mental health services. The funding, made available through the School-Based Mental Health Services and Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration grant programs, is projected to help train and hire an additional 4,000 mental health professionals nationally to support students and address their mental health needs. Read 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
Resource Spotlight
New SchoolSafety.gov Issue Brief: Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention Strategies and Resources
Bullying is a widespread issue in the United States and can have profound negative impacts on K-12 students and the broader school community. SchoolSafety.gov’s new issue brief highlights information on the prevalence of bullying and its potential indicators, details on its connection to youth suicide risk, and school-based prevention strategies. It also includes a listing of resources, trainings, and guides to support schools in their bullying prevention efforts.
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
3
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
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January
24
Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS)
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Events
November
6
National Student Privacy & Data Security Fall Webinar Series: FERPA 101 and Data Security Best Practices
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November
13
National Student Privacy & Data Security Fall Webinar Series: FERPA 201 and Transparency
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