HR2991-118

Introduced

To eliminate the prohibition on training teachers with effective defensive tools, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 28, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires eliminating barriers between willing school staff and their right to defend their students Section 8526 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C and creates helping willing staff and schools defend students from armed intruders Notwithstanding section 4103(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, tax rate changes, and grants. The main policy areas are Education, Finance, Environment, and Healthcare.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.

Key Provisions

  • Requires eliminating barriers between willing school staff and their right to defend their students Section 8526 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
  • Creates helping willing staff and schools defend students from armed intruders Notwithstanding section 4103(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires eliminating barriers between willing school staff and their right to defend their students Section 8526 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C and creates helping willing staff and schools defend students from armed intruders Notwithstanding section 4103(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.

Key Policy Areas

Education, Finance, Environment, Healthcare

Primary Purpose

The bill requires eliminating barriers between willing school staff and their right to defend their students Section 8526 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C and creates helping willing staff and schools defend students from armed intruders Notwithstanding section 4103(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.

Policy Domains

Education Finance Environment Healthcare

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 28, 2023

Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Jackson …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Education Finance Environment Healthcare

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