    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [October 22, 1994]
    [Page 1867]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Memorandum on Implementation of Safe Schools Legislation
    October 22, 1994

    Memorandum for the Secretary of Education

    Subject: Implementation of the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994, and the
    Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

        Our schools are increasingly plagued by violence and crime that is
    abhorrent to all law-abiding citizens. It is of paramount importance
    that this Nation's schools be safe, disciplined, and conducive to
    learning.
        Several laws passed this year will promote our effort to make
    schools safe for learning. The Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 provides
    that within one year, every State receiving Federal aid for elementary
    and secondary education must have a law requiring school districts to
    expel from school for at least one year any student who brings a gun to
    school, subject to certain exceptions. The Safe and Drug-Free Schools
    and Communities Act funds comprehensive violence prevention programs,
    including those that enhance school security.
        To ensure vigorous enforcement, I am directing you to coordinate
    implementation of these anti-violence measures with appropriate local
    authorities to the maximum extent possible. Your collaborative efforts
    should include the States, school districts, law enforcement agencies,
    and educators. In the case of the Gun-Free Schools Act, enforcement
    should include termination of Federal assistance if you determine that a
    State is not in compliance.
        You should report to me in writing by December 31 on the specific
    steps you have taken to implement these statutes.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: This memorandum was released by the Office of the Press Secretary
    on October 25.