1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Our Schools Act of 2023 . 2. Nonprofit security grant program Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 609a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (e), by striking 2022 through 2028 and inserting 2023 through 2029 ; (2) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (l); (3) by inserting after subsection (h) the following: (i) Feedback (1) In general If the Administrator denies an application for a grant under this section, not later than 120 days after the date of the denial, the Administrator shall— (A) notify the applicant; and (B) provide an explanation for the denial. (2) Explanation An explanation described in paragraph (1)(B) shall include information identifying the reason for the denial of the application, including— (A) any factors that led to a lower score or rank compared to other applicants; and (B) an identification of any deficiencies in the application. (j) Administrative costs and technical assistance A State through which the Administrator makes a grant to an eligible nonprofit organization under this section shall receive a 5-percent increase in the amount of the grant— (1) for administrative costs; and (2) to provide technical assistance to the eligible nonprofit organization. (k) Application update and improvements (1) Public meeting Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Securing Our Schools Act of 2023 , the Administrator shall hold a public meeting to solicit recommendations on updating the application process for a grant under this section. (2) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Securing Our Schools Act of 2023 , the Administrator shall— (A) develop recommendations to modernize and update the application process for a grant under this section, which shall include considerations for— (i) establishing a more streamlined application process