Establishes a grant program to help youth at highest risk of gun violence.
The bill establishes the Comprehensive School-Based Violence Prevention Grant Program in the Department of Education. It awards grants to eligible school districts to develop and implement programs in partnership with organizations to help youth at highest risk of gun violence. Eligible school districts must be located in municipalities with high homicide rates or other criteria. The grant program aims to promote community engagement, healing from trauma, and interpersonal skills, and connect youth with trusted adults. The bill appropriates $1 million for the program.
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