IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act
Sponsored By: Representative James, John [R-MI-10]
Introduced
Summary
Encourages parents to secure guns by subsidizing certified firearm safety devices. The bill pairs a tax incentive for buying serial‑numbered safety devices with new school safety guidance, training, and mental‑health supports.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Gun‑safe tax credit for parents
If enacted, you would be able to claim a nonrefundable tax credit equal to 75% of what you pay for a qualifying gun safety device, up to $300 per year. You must have a qualifying child or dependent and include the device receipt or serial number with your tax return. The credit is phased out as AGI exceeds $75,000 (single), $112,500 (head of household), or $150,000 (married filing jointly) using $5,000, $7,500, and $10,000 bases respectively. It would apply to tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2025, and would not cover devices bought after Dec. 31, 2030. The bill would also bar IRS and Federal agency disclosure of non‑anonymized return details about claims for this credit and allow Treasury rulemaking with privacy protections.
More school safety training and SRO rules
If enacted, states would have to support local school districts in giving certified de‑escalation training to teachers, administrators, and staff. Each state would also have to create a school safety specialist position (or train a school resource officer) for each LEA and each public elementary and secondary school, with duties to liaise with agencies and help apply for safety grants. The bill would also let federal criminal‑justice grant funds be used to set up a statewide standardized SRO training program where none exists, with the Governor and a state law enforcement agency setting the training content.
Virtual mental health for expelled students
If enacted, states that get Federal education funds would have to offer confidential mental health help by phone or online for a student who is expelled under the cited rule. If the parents cannot afford care, the state would also have to offer these services to the parents. This requirement applies only when parents lack the financial means.
Parent notices and online outreach
If enacted, the U.S. Secret Service would give guidance to school districts that get Federal funds on a notice to send parents about buying and using gun safety devices. The guidance would include a suggested deadline, device size tips by firearm type, and information about the new tax credit. Each funded district would be required to send that notice to every parent. The Secretaries and Attorney General would also have to expand SchoolSafety.gov to Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, Discord, Instagram, and other platforms within 180 days and post the same guidance used for parent notices.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
James, John [R-MI-10]
MI • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
OH • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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