State Report on the Implementation of the Gun-Free Schools Act - 2019–20 School Year

Oct 15, 2026

Comprehensive state-by-state report detailing how U.S. jurisdictions implemented the Gun-Free Schools Act during the 2019–20 school year. It outlines GFSA reporting requirements and the integration of GFSA reporting into the EDFacts data management system. The report also addresses student firearm possession in U.S. schools and concludes with summary findings and next steps, supported by exhibits and attachments including state profiles and relevant statutory requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages97

Reading Time4 h 4 min

AccessFree to download

Executive Summary

Introduction

GFSA Reporting Requirements

Integration of the GFSA Into the EDFacts Data Management System

Student Firearm Possession in U.S. Schools

Summary and Next Steps

Attachment A: Gun-Free Schools Act State Profiles

Attachment B: 20 U.S. Code § 7961 Gun-Free Requirements

Attachment C: State Statutes and Regulations Addressing Gun-Free Schools Act Requirements

Exhibit 1. Number of errors and number and percentage of states flagged with errors

Exhibit 2. Percentage of operational LEAs submitting a GFSA report indicating specified response categories

Exhibit 3. Number and percentage of operational LEAs submitting a GFSA report by response category

Exhibit 4. Number and percentage of operational schools submitting a GFSA report by response category

Exhibit 5. Percentage of operational LEAs reporting one or more firearm incidents

March 2022 This page intentionally left blank. State Report on the Implementation of the GunFree Schools Act U.S. States and Other Jurisdictions 2019–20 School Year March 2022 Victoria Stuart-Cassel Brissa Nuñez Youjin Chung National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments This report was produced under U.S. Department of Education Contract No. ED-ESE-16-A-0002 by Victoria Stuart-Cassel, Brissa Nuñez, and Youjin Chung of EMT Associates Inc. in collaboration with staff at the American Institutes for Research via the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) . Earl Myers served as the contracting officer’s representative for NCSSLE. U.S. Department of Education Miguel Cardona Secretary Office of Elementary and Secondary Education James Lane Delegated the Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Bryan Williams Director March 2022 This report is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part is granted. While permission to reprint this publication is not necessary, the citation should be as follows: Stuart-Cassel, V., Nuñez, B., & Chung, Y. (2022) . State report on the implementation of the Gun-Free Schools Act: U.S. states and other jurisdictions—2019–20 school year. National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments. This report is available on the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments’website at [https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/resources/state-report-implementation-gun-free-schools-act-gfsa-us-states-and-other](https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/resources/state-report-implementation-gun-free-schools-act-gfsa-us-states-and-other)jurisdictions-0. Availability of Alternate Formats Requests for documents in alternate formats, such as Braille or large print, should be submitted to the Alternate Format Center by calling 202-260-0852 or by contacting the 504 coordinator via email [at](at om_eeos@ed.gov)[ ](at om_eeos@ed.gov)[om_eeos@ed.gov](at om_eeos@ed.gov). Notice to Limited English Proficient Persons If you have difficulty understanding English, you may request language assistance services for Department information that is available to the public. These language assistance services are available free of charge. If you need more information about interpretation or translation services, please call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327) (TTY: 1-800-437-0833) or email us at [Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov](Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov. Or write to U.S. Department of Education)[. Or write to U.S. Department of Education](Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov. Or write to U.S. Department of Education), Information Resource Center, LBJ Education Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202. Content Contact Earl Myers Phone: 202-453-6716 [Email: Earl.Myers@ed.gov](Email: Earl.Myers@ed.gov) State Report on the Implementation of the Gun-Free Schools Act CONTENTS Page Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................................................... v Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 GFSA Reporting Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 Integration of the GFSA Into the EDFacts Data Management System .......................................................................................... 3 Student Firearm Possession in U.S. Schools ................................................................................................................................ 10 Summary and Next Steps ..........................................

FAQs

What does the report cover for the 2019–20 school year?

It covers state and other jurisdictions’ implementation of the Gun-Free Schools Act, including reporting requirements, data system integration, and student firearm possession in U.S. schools. It also provides summary findings and next steps.

How are GFSA reporting requirements handled in data systems?

The report explains the integration of GFSA into the EDFacts data management system, describing how reporting is managed within that framework.

What supporting materials are included beyond the main chapters?

The report includes attachments such as Gun-Free Schools Act state profiles and relevant statutory text, as well as exhibits showing error categories and submission and firearm-incident reporting patterns.

Oct 15, 2026

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