$63M for Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education
The Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education will fund those effected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma or Maria and the 2017 Calif. wildfires.
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Don’t Let Congress Forget About the National Center for Campus Public Safety
The federal government’s fiscal year 2019 budget currently does not include funding for the National Center for Campus Public Safety. Congress must continue supporting this effective and important program to keep students safe.
Texas School Safety Plan Released By Governor Abbott
Governor Abbott’s plan brings a series of state policy changes and school safety recommendations in a wide range of areas.
New Md. School Safety Law Creates Standards for Student Assessments, Emergency Preparedness
The law touches on several areas designed to increase schools’ resilience and emergency preparedness.
Conditions of Minn. State Hospitals Reach Crisis Point, Officials Say
Officials are facing a backlog of tens of millions of dollars worth of renovations at the state-operated health facilities.
School Security Bolstered With Omnibus Funding Bill, STOP School Violence Act
Massive funding increases are coming to the education sector just as many school officials feared budgets would shrink.
More Schools, Colleges to Improve Campus Security After Fla. Shooting
The governor of Maryland has proposed a $125 million school security plan, which would be paid for by casino revenue received by the state.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Tragedy Prompts School Security Upgrade Proposals
Districts and local and state governments are investigating ways to upgrade school safety as a result of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting.
Calif. Fires Close Over 500 K-12 Schools, Raise State Funding Concerns
School districts will be able to apply for waivers for the 180-day instructional requirement and funding related to lost attendance.
Finnish Anti-Bullying Program Sees Promising Results
A 2016 study implemented the anti-bullying program at 39 out of 77 surveyed Finnish schools. Would the program be successful in the U.S.?
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