Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2025

This bill would fund local partnerships between community anti-drug groups and nearby schools to prevent and reduce youth drug use. The federal drug control office could give grants to coalitions that already take part in the Drug-Free Communities program and have an agreement with at least one local school to run effective prevention programs for students . “Local school” includes elementary, middle, and high schools.

Key points

• Who is eligible: Community coalitions in the Drug-Free Communities program that have a written agreement with at least one local school.
• What it provides: Grants up to $75,000 per school, per year, with the option to renew for up to three more years. Only one coalition can receive a grant for the same school at a time .
• How funds can be used: To carry out a detailed prevention plan and, if needed, to get training and technical help. Funds must add to, not replace, other school prevention money. Program oversight and evaluation rules apply, and the federal office may delegate grant administration to another agency.
• When: Authorizes $7 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2031, with up to 8% for administrative costs.