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Establishes a new HHS‑administered grant program to fund comprehensive, school‑based violence prevention programs targeted to youth at highest risk of involvement in gun violence. Grants go to partnerships led by a State educational agency coordinated with local educational agencies that meet specified violence criteria (or show compelling need) and a community‑based nonprofit; awards last five years (renewable) and may fund evidence‑based, trauma‑informed services, partnerships, professional development, technical assistance, and data collection. The program requires evaluations and reporting, directs HHS (with Education) to develop outcome measures, funds independent research and dissemination of best practices, and authorizes $25 million per year for FY2025–FY2031.
The bill provides targeted federal grants to expand evidence-based school mental-health and violence-prevention supports—benefiting at-risk students and school staff—while relying on limited funding levels and eligibility/administrative rules that may leave many needy communities or low-capacity organizations under-resourced.
Students at high risk of gun violence receive coordinated, evidence-based school programs (mental health services, trauma-informed care, mentoring) funded through federal grants.
Schools and community nonprofits gain federal funding ($25M/year for five-year projects) to expand prevention services and form partnerships with local providers.
Teachers and school staff get greater access to training and trauma support, improving their ability to address students' social-emotional and behavioral needs.
$25 million per year is a relatively small funding pool and may not meet demand, leaving many high-need districts and students without support.
Eligibility rules that prioritize homicide counts/rates could exclude communities that experience serious but different patterns of violence (for example certain rural or marginalized areas) unless they successfully claim 'unique compelling need.'
Data-reporting and evaluation requirements may overwhelm low-resource grantees and local agencies, limiting their ability to apply for or effectively run programs without additional capacity-building support.
Introduced June 12, 2025 by Jahana Hayes · Last progress June 12, 2025