Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Safer Schools Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that establishes two pilot grant programs within the Department of Justice to help schools assess and strengthen campus physical security.
This bipartisan bill provides federal resources to help public schools conduct independent facility risk assessments and fund hard security improvements based on identified vulnerabilities. These protections include perimeter security, controlled access points, security alarms, camera systems, and other life-saving infrastructure upgrades.
“Every child deserves a safe learning environment, and schools should never face the impossible choice between investing in education or protecting students’ lives,” said Congressman Williams. “The Safer Schools Act gives school districts the tools they need to identify threats and make improvements that prevent tragedies before they happen. We owe it to parents, teachers, and students to take security seriously, and this bill is a commonsense step toward that goal.”
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Background:
The Facility Risk Assessment Grant Program allows qualifying public schools to apply for grants to conduct independent facility security risk assessments. It also prioritizes schools that have experienced violent attacks or attempted mass harm.
The Hard Security Improvement Grant Program provides funding for physical improvements to address vulnerabilities identified in assessments. Eligible improvements include automatic lock doors, perimeter hardening, surveillance systems, emergency alert systems, notification technology, and other protective infrastructure.
Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) is joining as the original Democratic co-lead.
Supporting Organizations: Safe Schools For Alex, National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA), National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA).
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Congressman Roger Williams is the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and a member of the House Financial Services Committee. He proudly represents the 25th Congressional District of Texas.
