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Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

S.Amdt. 6077

S.Amdt. 6077 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Changes S. 4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 6077, submitted by Mrs. Shaheen and Mr. Grassley, aims to add a section titled "Keeping Drugs Out of Schools" to bill S. 4784. The purpose of this amendment is to authorize grants for eligible entities to create school-community partnerships that implement effective drug prevention programs in local schools.

Key Changes and Additions

  • Grant Authorization: The Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy can award initial and renewal grants (up to $75,000 per fiscal year) to eligible entities. These entities must be coalitions that have received specific grants under the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and have a memorandum of understanding with at least one local school.

  • Program Goals: The funds are intended for "effective drug prevention programs," which are defined as activities and policies tailored to the specific needs of a school's student population and surrounding community to reduce substance use and misuse among youth.

  • Funding and Rules:

    • The amendment authorizes $7,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2032.
    • Up to 8 percent of these funds can be used for administrative expenses.
    • Grant money must supplement, rather than replace, other available federal or non-federal funds for drug prevention.

  • Requirements: To receive a grant, an eligible entity must submit an application that includes a detailed and comprehensive plan for the school-community partnership.