Federal • US Congress

H.R. 6617: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Rep. Donald Beyer (D-VA)Referred

H.R. 6617 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

AI Summary

The bill establishes federal mandates for school safety, affecting discipline protocols and reporting requirements for nearly all public and federally funded schools in the United States.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact on the environment identified.

Risks

  • No material impact on the environment identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Provides $40 million in annual federal grants to help states implement training programs.
  • Reduces potential long-term liability costs for schools associated with injuries.

Risks

  • Places significant administrative and reporting burdens on local educational agencies.
  • Compliance costs for specialized training and data collection may exceed federal grant support.

Society

Positive Outlook
90%

Benefits

  • Significantly enhances protections for students, particularly those with disabilities.
  • Codifies national standards for preventing dangerous restraint and seclusion practices.

Risks

  • Risk of implementation gaps in under-resourced districts.
  • Requires significant shifts in school culture and behavioral management training.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

Districts may struggle with the requirement to secure sufficient trained/certified personnel for emergencies.

Limitation

Precise impact of the administrative reporting requirements on rural or underfunded school districts is difficult to forecast.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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