One grant program, Renew America’s Schools, is prioritizing K-12 schools with plans to implement projects that lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and create healthier and safer learning environments.
Despite the 95% increase in anonymous tips received by “Speak Up, Speak Out,” Wisconsin lawmakers continue to refuse to fund it for next year.
NAPCO’s School-Safe Now P.L.A.N. is the first deferred payment program to allow schools to pay later but install the security systems they need now.
The partnerships with local police and deployment of more security officers follows allegations by Ron DeSantis that the schools have direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
A recent study determined predominantly White school districts receive $23 billion more per year funding than predominantly non-White school districts.
The upgrades were prompted by February’s active shooter incident that killed three MSU students.
HB 3 provides nowhere near the funding needed for Texas school districts to hire additional law enforcement officers.
A $14 million school safety grant provides funding for Florida school districts and law enforcement to integrate maps into security software applications.
San Antonio ISD Superintendent Jaime Aquino said the district would receive $1.3 million in funding from the state but that paying for the additional officers needed would cost $2.9 million.
$2 Billion Smart Schools Bond Act Supports Classroom Technology, School Connectivity and High-Tech Security