Secret Service threat assessment center gets school safety mandate

What does this do?

This bill continues and strengthens a Secret Service program called the National Threat Assessment Center, which studies and helps prevent targeted violence in schools and other public places. The Center would build a national school safety program that conducts research, develops training courses, and shares best practices. None of the funding may be used to train anyone in the use of a firearm.

Who does it affect?

The program primarily serves K–12 schools, school districts, local law enforcement agencies, and mental health professionals. The Secret Service would also be allowed to hire additional staff with expertise in child psychology and school threat assessment.

Why does it matter?

Without this bill, the National Threat Assessment Center would not have a formal mandate or dedicated funding to run a national school safety program. Schools, law enforcement, and mental health professionals in every state would have less access to research, training, and shared best practices on preventing targeted violence.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Up to $10M/year funded, 2026–2030
• Congress report due within 2 years