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115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5990
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 1, 2018Mr. Barletta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Education to coordinate with the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue
guidance on security for schools.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Kids Act.
2.
Development of Guidance for Suggested Security for Schools
(a)
In general
Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall coordinate with the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance on security for schools based on the security standards that the Secretary of Homeland Security issues for Federal buildings.
(b)
Rule of Construction
This section shall not be construed to require schools to implement the guidance issued pursuant to this section.