[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 189 (Monday, October 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67790-67791]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[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 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lindsay Burton, 
[email protected], 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:

 State government
 Local government
 Educators
 Tribal or Territorial governments
 Organizations representing elementary and secondary school 
parents and students
 Civil Rights Organizations
 Disability Rights Organizations
 Law Enforcement Organizations
 Non-Profit School Safety and Security Organizations
 Private Sector
 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.
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