FY 2027 COPS-OJP Constitutional Protections for Parents - A NASRO SRO TTA Invitational Program
This FY 2027 invitational program funds training and technical assistance for school resource officers and school personnel to uphold parents' constitutional rights and keep children safe.
Funder: Community Oriented Policing Services
Due Dates: November 10, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000,000 total funding; one anticipated cooperative agreement of up to $3,000,000
Summary: Supports training and technical assistance for school personnel on parents’ constitutional rights, their role in education, and practices that keep children safe.
Key Information: Only the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) is eligible to apply.
Description
This FY 2027 invitational program from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and Office of Justice Programs (OJP) supports the development and dissemination of training and technical assistance resources for the nation’s school safety community. Resources are intended for school resource officers, school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel.
The program aims to increase understanding and appropriate implementation of parents’ constitutional rights, their role in the education system, and related practices to keep children safe. By strengthening knowledge across the school safety community, the training is intended to prevent violations, promote lawful decision-making, and ensure that constitutional protections and parental rights are meaningfully respected and upheld.
