The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
SchoolSafety.gov provides resources, like guidance, training, and fact sheets, to help schools create and maintain a safe learning environment.
For standards and guidance on submitting a resource to SchoolSafety.gov and to access the resource submission form, please see here.
Looking for grants? Visit the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
Third Party, 2016
The following levels are designed to assist school communities in determining the awareness levels and capabilities of students and staff.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, September 2020
This tip sheet covers some tried and true methods for making a memorable password out of the required letters, numbers and special characters that will be secure and keep your information private.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, September 2020
Thus video features methods for making a memorable password out of the required letters, numbers and special characters that will be secure and keep your information private.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, September 2020
This guide outlines ransomware prevention best practices and provides a response checklist to follow should your organization be a victim of ransomware. It is intended for information technology professionals as well as others within an organization involved in developing cyber incident response policies and procedures or coordinating cyber incident response.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, August 2020
In this new world of video calls, it’s more important than ever that we use good good cyber safety practices during every meeting we attend.
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Visit this CDC page for guidance on cloth facial coverings in schools.
Department of Education, July 2020
Educators and students alike are facing unprecedented uncertainty around the 2020-2021 school year. Regardless of how learning is organized—remote, in-person, or hybrid—it is crucial for schools to focus on restoring environments and relationships that support student wellness, connection, and ultimately, achievement.
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Guidance on keeping a safe distance to slow the spread.
Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services, December 2019
The U.S. Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released updated joint guidance addressing the application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to records maintained on students.
Department of Health and Human Services, June 2020
Visit this CDC page for considerations for ways in which institutions of higher education (IHEs) can help protect students, faculty, and staff and slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).