Sec. 226. Transportation security officer training
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall conduct a review of the initial and recurrent training provided to transportation security officers who operate airport security checkpoints and conduct baggage screening. The review under subsection
(a)shall include— training to identify and respond to evolving terrorism and security threats; and an identification of any gaps in current training. The Administrator shall develop a comprehensive plan for training transportation security officers based on the review under subsection (a). The training plan shall include— training for new hires; recurrent training for employees, at regular intervals; training for managers; education regarding TSA functions and responsibilities outside the scope of the transportation security officer’s own position; education regarding TSA’s mission and role in the Federal interagency counter-terrorism efforts; training on the tools and equipment that may be used in security operations; and regular briefings highlighting current threats. Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall report to Congress on the progress of implementing the comprehensive training plan developed under subsection (b).