United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5307 — STEP Act of 2018

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The STEP Act requires federal funds for improving security in schools.

This bill mandates that at least $50 million in federal education funds be allocated to enhance security measures in elementary and secondary schools. This includes funding for technology, training, and assessments related to safety and active shooter preparedness.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill aims to improve safety measures in schools, potentially impacting the security of students.

Summary

School Training, Equipment, and Protection Act of 2018 or the STEP Act of 2018 This bill requires specified funds from student support and academic enrichment grants to be provided to elementary and secondary schools for security purposes, including barricade and surveillance technology, individualized active shooter alarms, security and active shooter training, coordination activities with law enforcement agencies, and vulnerability assessments.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Also cites: 20 U.S.C. § 7801

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5307 do?
School Training, Equipment, and Protection Act of 2018 or the STEP Act of 2018 This bill requires specified funds from student support and academic enrichment grants to be provided to elementary and secondary schools for security purposes, including barricade and surveillance technology, individualized active shooter alarms, security and active shooter training, coordination activities with law enforcement agencies, and vulnerability assessments.
Who sponsors HR 5307?
HR 5307 is sponsored by Knight, Stephen (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5307?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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