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To provide enhanced Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

June 25, 2009CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Mrs. BOXER introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

To provide enhanced Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ‘Violence Against Children Act of 2009’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) According to data from the National Incident-Based Reporting System, people under the age of 18 make up approximately 26 percent of violent crime victims reported to police, including 70 percent of all reported sexual assaults. Of the victims under the age of 18, approximately 37 percent were under the age of 12.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, people between the ages of 12 and 19 are victims of violent crime twice as often as people over the age of 20.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, only 35 percent of violent crimes against people between ages 12 and 19 are actually reported to police.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) According to data from the Department of Health and Human Services, it is estimated that more than 85,000 children were victims of physical abuse in 2006, of which approximately 465 were fatalities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) Child abuse has long-lasting negative effects upon children and families, including delayed development, depression, substance abuse, and increased likelihood of experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence as an adult.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) Local law enforcement agencies are in need of additional resources to protect and serve the needs of children and families.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) Legal representation, including training requirements for attorneys, guardians ad litem (GAL), and court appointed special advocates (CASA), and caseload restrictions, for children in dependency court varies substantially by State and jurisdiction.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(8) With an estimated 30,000 gangs operating within the United States, gang violence and drug trafficking remain serious problems throughout the country, causing injury and death to innocent victims, often children.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(9)(A) For example, on November 13, 2005, a gang-related dispute broke out in San Bernardino, California, and gunfire sprayed an apartment building, killing 11-year-old Mynisha Crenshaw and seriously wounding her 14-year-old sister as they ate Sunday dinner with their family.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) This tragic shooting symbolizes the struggle that so many communities across the United States, like San Bernardino, face in combating gang violence, and serves as a reminder of the nationwide problem of protecting children from senseless violence.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(10) Coordination of Federal resources is needed to reduce gang violence through proven and proactive prevention and intervention programs, including programs that focus on keeping at-risk youth in school and out of the criminal justice system.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(11) According to a 2006 report by the Washington State Attorney General and the Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention), in 76 percent of murders of an abducted child, the murder is committed within 3 hours of the abduction.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(12) The same report found that in 89 percent of missing child murders, the child died within 24 hours of disappearing.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(13) For example, on March 27, 2009, 8-year-old Sandra Cantu of Tracy, California, was reported missing by her mother. Following more than a week of search and investigation, she was found dead, the victim of kidnapping and murder.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(14) Federal, State, and local law enforcement must have more tools to act quickly in investigating reports of crimes against children, particularly child abductions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE I--ENHANCED ASSISTANCE FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS BY STATE AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 101. ENHANCED ASSISTANCE FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS BY STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.

(a) In General- At the request of a State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government, the Attorney General shall provide technical, forensic, prosecutorial, or any other form of assistance in the criminal investigation or prosecution of any crime that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) constitutes a felony under the laws of the State or Indian tribe; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) is committed against a person under 18 years of age.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Priority- If the Attorney General determines that there are insufficient resources to fulfill requests made pursuant to subsection (a), the Attorney General shall give priority to requests for assistance to--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) crimes committed by, or believed to be committed by, offenders who have committed crimes in more than 1 State; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) jurisdictions that have limited resources and difficulty covering the extraordinary expenses relating to the investigation or prosecution of the crime.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Reporting Requirements-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- Every 180 days following the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on applications for Federal assistance under this Act, and Federal assistance provided under this Act.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) CONTENTS- Each report under paragraph (1) shall include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) a listing of all applications for Federal assistance under this title during the previous 180 days;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) a description of each application submitted during the previous 180 days, whether approved, denied, or pending, including the name of the requesting party and the nature of the request for assistance;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) reasons for approval or denial of each application, and the persons involved in the review and decision-making process for each application; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) if Federal assistance was provided, a description of the assistance provided, including the date on which the assistance was provided.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Enhanced Tracking and Coordination of FBI Efforts in Addressing Crimes Against Children-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Domestic Policy Council that sets forth the proposed systems, procedures and protocols developed and implemented in response to Chapter 3 of the Office of Inspector General’s Audit Report 09-08 (January 2009) entitled ‘The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Efforts to Combat Crimes Against Children,’ including any additional funding needs for development and implementation of the recommendations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES- In this subsection, the term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ means--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE II--GRANT PROGRAMSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 201. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.

(a) In General- The Attorney General shall award grants to assist States, Indian tribal governments, and units of local government to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution of crimes against children.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Purposes- Grants provided under this section shall provide personnel, training, technical assistance, data collection, and other equipment for the more widespread apprehension, prosecution, and adjudication of persons committing crimes against children, and specifically, for the purposes of--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) training law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and other court personnel to more effectively identify and respond to crimes against children;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) developing, training, or expanding units of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, or courts specifically targeting crimes against children;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) developing and implementing more effective police and prosecution policies, protocols, orders, and services specifically devoted to preventing, identifying, and responding to crimes against children;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) developing, installing, or expanding data collection and communication systems, including computerized systems, linking police, prosecutors, and courts for the purpose of identifying and tracking arrests, prosecutions, and convictions for crimes against children;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) encouraging, developing, and strengthening programs, procedures, and policies that enhance cross-collaboration and cross-communication between law enforcement and child services agencies regarding the care, treatment, and services for child victims;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) developing, enlarging, or strengthening programs addressing the needs and circumstances of Indian tribes in dealing with crimes against children; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) developing, training, or expanding units of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, or courts to investigate and prosecute Internet crimes against children, including increased development and training in the use of forensic methods.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Application-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- Each State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by or containing such information as the Attorney General shall reasonably require.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) REQUIREMENTS- A State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government applying for a grant under this section shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) describe--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) the purposes for which the grant is needed;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) the intended use of the grant funds; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) the expected results from the use of grant funds;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) demonstrate that, in developing a plan to implement the grant, the State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government has consulted and coordinated with nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services programs that have experience in providing services to victims of crimes against children; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) certify that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) any Federal funds received under this section will be used to supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds that would otherwise be available for activities funded under this section; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) the State, the Indian tribal government, or the State in which the unit of local government is located is in compliance with sections 301 and 302.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2010.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 202. EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND VICTIMS’ ASSISTANCE GRANTS.

(a) In General- The Attorney General shall award grants to assist States, Indian tribal governments, units of local government, universities, and nongovernmental organizations to provide education, prevention, intervention, and victims’ assistance services regarding crimes against children.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Purposes- Grants provided under this section shall be used to provide education, prevention, and intervention services to prevent crimes against children and to provide assistance to children, and the families of children, who are victims of crime, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) educational seminars;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) the operation of hotlines;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) training programs for professionals;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) the preparation of informational material for education and public awareness;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) multidisciplinary training curricula at accredited schools of law and undergraduate institutions in order to provide a broad and comprehensive foundation for improved intervention and representation of abused and neglected children;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) intervention services to prevent crimes against children;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) other efforts to increase awareness of the facts about, or to help prevent, crimes against children, including efforts to increase awareness in underserved racial, ethnic, and language minority communities;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(8) emergency medical treatment for victims;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(9) counseling to victims of crimes against children and their families; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(10) increasing the supply of mental health professionals specializing in the mental health of victims of crimes against children.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Application-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- Each State, Indian tribal government, unit of local government, or nongovernmental organization that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by or containing such information as the Attorney General shall reasonably require.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) REQUIREMENTS- A State, Indian tribal government, unit of local government, or nongovernmental organization applying for a grant under this section shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) describe--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) the purposes for which the grant is needed;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) the intended use of the grant funds; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(iii) the expected results from the use of grant funds;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) demonstrate that, in developing a plan to implement the grant--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) in the case of a State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government, that the State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government has consulted and coordinated with nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services programs that have experience in providing services to victims of crimes against children; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) in the case of a nongovernmental organization, that the nongovernmental organization has experience in providing education, prevention, or intervention services regarding crimes against children or has experience in providing services to victims of crimes against children; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) certify that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) any Federal funds received under this section will be used to supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds that would otherwise be available for activities funded under this section, provided that the Attorney General may waive such requirement for nongovernmental organizations in extraordinary circumstances; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) the State, the Indian tribal government, the State in which the unit of local government is located, or the State in which the nongovernmental organization will operate the activities funded under this section is located, is in compliance with section 303.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2010.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE III--NATIONWIDE PROGRAMSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 301. IMPROVED STATISTICAL GATHERING.

Each State receiving grants pursuant to title II shall use, or shall be in the process of testing or developing protocols to use, the National Incident-Based Reporting System.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 302. IMPROVED CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES PROGRAMS.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each State receiving an allotment for child welfare services under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 620 et seq.) shall submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services a report detailing the State’s program funded under that subpart, including the process for maintaining records and verifying the well-being of the children under the State’s care.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 303. MODEL TRAINING AND CASELOAD STANDARDS.

(a) Development-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) MODEL CURRICULUM AND TRAINING STANDARDS- The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the Attorney General, shall develop model standards for curriculum and training for individuals who are guardians ad litem, court appointed special advocates, or attorneys ad litem, in child abuse and neglect cases (as defined in section 111 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106g)). The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall design the standards to improve the quality of representation by, and uniformity of practices of, such individuals, throughout the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) CASELOAD STANDARDS- The Secretary of Health and Human Services, after consulting with the Attorney General, shall develop caseload standards for the individuals described in paragraph (1).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Dissemination- Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate the standards developed under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) to State child welfare agencies receiving assistance under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 620 et seq.).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE IV--MYNISHA’S LAWCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE.

This title may be cited as ‘Mynisha’s Law’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 402. DESIGNATION AS A HIGH INTENSITY GANG ACTIVITY AREA.

(a) In General- A unit of local government, city, county, tribal government, or a group of counties (whether located in 1 or more States) may submit an application to the Attorney General for designation as a High Intensity Gang Activity Area.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Criteria-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General shall establish criteria for reviewing applications submitted under subsection (a).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) CONSIDERATIONS- In establishing criteria under subsection (a) and evaluating an application for designation as a High Intensity Gang Activity Area, the Attorney General shall consider--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the current and predicted levels of gang crime activity in the area;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the extent to which violent crime in the area appears to be related to criminal gang activity;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) the extent to which the area is already engaged in local or regional collaboration regarding, and coordination of, gang prevention activities; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) such other criteria as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 403. PURPOSE OF THE TASK FORCE.

(a) In General- In order to coordinate Federal assistance to High Intensity Gang Activity Areas, the Attorney General shall establish an Interagency Gang Prevention Task Force (in this title referred to as the ‘Task Force’) in each such area, consisting of a representative from--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) the Department of Justice;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) the Department of Education;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) the Department of Labor;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) the Department of Health and Human Services; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) the Department of Housing and Urban Development.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Coordination- For each High Intensity Gang Activity Area designated by the Attorney General under section 403, the Task Force shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) coordinate the activities of the Federal Government to create a comprehensive gang prevention response, focusing on early childhood intervention, at-risk youth intervention, literacy, employment, community policing, and comprehensive community-based programs such as Operation Cease Fire; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) coordinate its efforts with local and regional gang prevention efforts.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(c) Programs- Each Task Force shall prioritize the needs of a High Intensity Gang Activity Area for funding under--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) the Even Start programs under subpart 3 of part B of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6381 et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) the Healthy Start Initiative under section 330H of the Public Health Services Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-8);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(4) the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(5) the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program under part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(6) the Job Corps program under subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2881 et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(7) the community development block grant program under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(8) the Gang Resistance Education and Training projects under subtitle X of title III of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13921);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(9) any program administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(10) the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program under part R of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796ee et seq.);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(11) the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(12) any other program that the Task Force determines to be appropriate.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(d) Reporting Requirements-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) ANNUAL TASK FORCE REPORTS TO AG- Not later than September 1 of each year, each Task Force shall submit to the Attorney General a report on the funding needs and programmatic outcomes for each area designated as a High Intensity Gang Activity Area.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) ANNUAL AG REPORT TO CONGRESS- Not later than December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Domestic Policy Council that describes, for each designated High Intensity Gang Activity Area--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) the specific long-term and short-term goals and objectives of each such area;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) the measurements used to evaluate the performance of the High Intensity Gang Activity Area in achieving the long-term and short-term goals described under subparagraph (A);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) the age, composition, and membership of gangs in each such area;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(D) the number and nature of crimes committed by gangs and gang members in each such area;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(E) the definition of the term ‘gang’ used to compile the information required under this subsection for each such area; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(F) the programmatic outcomes and funding need of each High Intensity Gang Activity Area, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) an evidence-based analysis of the best practices and outcomes from the work of the relevant local collaborative working group; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) an analysis of whether Federal resources distributed meet the needs of the High Intensity Gang Activity Area and, if any programmatic funding shortfalls exist, recommendations for programs or funding to meet such shortfalls.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 404. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to meet any needs identified by the Attorney General or in any report submitted under section 403(d)(2).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE V--SCHOOL SAFETY ENHANCEMENTSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 501. GRANT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL SECURITY.

Section 2701 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797a) is amended--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) in subsection (b)--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(A) in paragraph (1)--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(i) by striking ‘Placement’ and inserting ‘Installation’; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(ii) by inserting ‘surveillance equipment,’ after ‘detectors,’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(B) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(C) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(5) Establishment of hotlines or tiplines for the reporting of potentially dangerous students and situations.’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) by striking subsection (d)(1) and inserting the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(1) The Federal share of the costs of a program provided by a grant under subsection (a) shall be not more than 80 percent of the total of such costs.’; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(g) Interagency Task Force- Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Director and the Secretary of Education, or the designee of the Secretary, shall establish an interagency task force to develop and promulgate a set of advisory school safety guidelines. The advisory school safety guidelines shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than 1 year after such date of enactment. In developing the final advisory school safety guidelines, the interagency task force shall consult with stakeholders and interested parties, including parents, teachers, and agencies.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 502. APPLICATIONS.

Section 2702(a)(2) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797b(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(2) be accompanied by a report, signed by the chief education officer and the attorney general or other chief legal officer of the State, unit of local government, or Indian tribe, demonstrating that each proposed use of the grant funds will be--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(A) an effective means for improving the safety of 1 or more schools;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(B) consistent with a comprehensive approach to preventing school violence; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





‘(C) individualized to the needs of each school at which those improvements are to be made.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 503. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

Section 2705 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797e) is amended by striking ‘$30,000,000’ and inserting ‘$50,000,000’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink