submission and final validation. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 890A the following new item: Sec. 890B. Department leadership council. . 120. School security coordinating council (a) In general Title VII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section: 714. School security coordinating council (a) Establishment There is established in the Department a coordinating council to ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, activities, plans, and policies to enhance the security of an early childhood education program, elementary school, high school, or secondary schools against an act of terrorism are coordinated. (b) Composition The members of the council established pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans. (2) The Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. (3) The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (4) The Director of the Secret Service. (5) The Executive Director of the Office of Academic Engagement. (6) The Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. (7) The Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer. (8) The Privacy Officer. (9) Any other official of the Department the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Leadership The Secretary shall designate a member of the council to serve as chair of the council. (d) Reports Not later than 180 days after enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding the council’s activities during the preceding year, including information on any metrics regarding the efficacy of such activities and any engagement with stakeholders outside of the Federal