Federal Support for School Safety and Security

In the United States, more than 70 million students are enrolled in public elementary and secondary (K-12) schools or degree-granting postsecondary institutions. School and campus safety and security for these students encompasses many issues, including violence prevention and response, school climate, and the physical and mental health of the school community. Students’ safety and security while in school is a paramount concern of the federal government and state and local governments, as well as school districts, institutions of higher education, students’ families, and Members of Congress.