Notice2023-21633
Notice of the Establishment of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board; Solicitation of Inaugural Members
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Published
October 2, 2023
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Homeland Security Department
Abstract
The Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary), in coordination with the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Attorney General, has established the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board (FSSC EAB or Board). The FSSC EAB will provide advice to the Secretary of DHS, through the Director of CISA, regarding the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-Based Practices (Clearinghouse). DHS is announcing the establishment of the FSSC EAB, a new advisory board and seeks inaugural members of the FSSC EAB.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 189 (Monday, October 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67790-67791]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21633]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[Docket No. DHS-2023-0025]
Notice of the Establishment of the Federal School Safety
Clearinghouse External Advisory Board; Solicitation of Inaugural
Members
AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
ACTION: Notice of new advisory board establishment; solicitation of
inaugural members.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary), in
coordination with the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Health
and Human Services, and the Attorney General, has established the
Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board (FSSC EAB
or Board). The FSSC EAB will provide advice to the Secretary of DHS,
through the Director of CISA, regarding the Federal Clearinghouse on
School Safety Evidence-Based Practices (Clearinghouse). DHS is
announcing the establishment of the FSSC EAB, a new advisory board and
seeks inaugural members of the FSSC EAB.
DATES: Applications to seek membership appointment on the FSSC EAB will
be accepted until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on October 23,
2023.
ADDRESSES: Nominations may be submitted via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a1f2c2c9cececdf2c0c7c4d5d8e1c9d08fc5c9d28fc6ced7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5506363d3a3a3906343330212c153d247b313d267b323a23">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lindsay Burton,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4211212a2d2d2e11232427363b022a336c262a316c252d34"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8fdcece7e0e0e3dceee9eafbf6cfe7fea1ebe7fca1e8e0f9">[email protected]</span></a>, 202-447-4686.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In response to taskings from the Secretary
of DHS to meet the statutory requirements of the Bipartisan Safer
Communities Act, the FSSC EAB will: (a) Provide feedback on the
implementation of evidence-based practices and recommendations of the
Clearinghouse (6 U.S.C. 665k(d)(2)(B)(i)); (b) Propose additional
recommendations for evidence-based practices for inclusion in the
Clearinghouse, provided such recommendations meet evidence-based
criteria (6 U.S.C. 665k(d)(2)(B)(ii))); (c) Assist the Departments of
Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice in
identifying evidence-based practices (6 U.S.C. 665k(b)(1)(A)); (d)
Assist the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services,
Homeland Security, and Justice in reviewing past practices and
recommendations for inclusion in the Clearinghouse (6 U.S.C.
665k(b)(3)); and (e) Provide user feedback on the implementation of
resources, evidence-based practices, and recommendations identified by
the Clearinghouse (6 U.S.C. 665k(d)(1)(B)). The FSSC EAB is exempt from
the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, (Pub. L. 92-
463).
Membership: The FSSC EAB will consist of a minimum of 15 members
and a maximum of 28 members who are appointed by and serve at the
pleasure of the Secretary of DHS. Ex-officio members are not included
in the total number of members. In order for DHS to fully leverage
broad-ranging experience and education, the Board must be diverse with
regard to professional and technical expertise. DHS is committed to
pursuing opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to compose a
committee that reflects the diversity of the nation's people.
Members of the Board will serve as Representatives of their
respective interest or sector. Members must be U.S. citizens or legal
permanent residents of the United States. Members must be specially
qualified to serve on the FSSC EAB by virtue of their education,
training, and experience in the fields relevant to school safety,
including, but not limited to, education, cybersecurity, law
enforcement, public safety, public health, civil rights, developmental
psychology, child and adolescent health, social work, and/or emerging
technologies.
Members shall be comprised of representatives from the following:
<bullet> State government
<bullet> Local government
<bullet> Educators
<bullet> Tribal or Territorial governments
<bullet> Organizations representing elementary and secondary school
parents and students
<bullet> Civil Rights Organizations
<bullet> Disability Rights Organizations
<bullet> Law Enforcement Organizations
<bullet> Non-Profit School Safety and Security Organizations
<bullet> Private Sector
<bullet> At-Large Members, as determined by the Secretary of DHS
Members will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement and
gratuitous service agreement.
DHS will consider a number of factors to determine each applicant's
qualifications as they relate to school safety that would be useful to
the Board, such as:
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a. Educational background (e.g., education, architecture,
administration policy, homeland security, or public policy);
b. Leadership, experience, and accomplishments (e.g., presidents,
directors, elected officials); and
c. Employment and membership in associations (e.g., active in
school associations or groups).
With the establishment of the FSSC EAB, CISA is accepting
submissions of interest to be members of the Board.
When submitting nominations, please do not provide any sensitive
personal information. Nominations should be submitted via email, with
the required information in the body of the email or in an attachment.
Nominations must include the following:
1. The nominee's name, contact information (i.e., email and phone
number), location, and organization or institution of employment or
volunteering
2. A summary resume that describes the individual's qualifications
and experience with respect to the subject matter areas listed above
(not to exceed five pages); and
3. A statement acknowledging that support from the representing
organization will be required if selected. (Support meaning the
organization agrees with the individual's participation.)
Do not include sensitive personal information, such as dates of
birth, home addresses, Social Security numbers, etc. Note too, that
Nominees will be vetted for national security and public safety
considerations. Public trust level security reviews will be conducted
before members may serve.
Please submit nominations no later than October 23, 2023 via email
to the address in the ADDRESSES section above.
Kaitlin Ross,
Program Specialist, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency,
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2023-21633 Filed 9-29-23; 8:45 am]
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