Howard: $362K in school safety grants for local schools

Rep. Kristine C. Howard November 17, 2020 | 11:34 AM

HARRISBURG, Nov. 17 – State Rep. Kristine Howard, D-Chester, announced today that $362,025 in Safe Schools grants were awarded to local schools to purchase safety and security-related equipment.

“It is more critical than ever before that our students have a safe learning environment in which to learn and grow,” Howard said. “The Safe Schools grants will ensure our students are able to learn in a productive and safe environment.”

The following schools received funding for equipment:

Great Valley School District $25,000
Villa Maria Academy High School $16,784
Church Farm School $23,716
Bishop Shanahan High School $20,430
Assumption B.V.M. $16,318
Pope John Paul II $20,937
SS Peter and Paul $24,937
St. Norbert $22,093
Upland Country Day School $24,923
Windsor Christian Academy $19,693
Woodlynde School $17,588
West Chester School District $24,606
Downingtown School District $25,000

The following school district received funding for School Resource Officer:

West Chester Area School District $60000

The following school district received funding for safety programs:

West Chester School District $20,000

The Pennsylvania Department of Education awards competitive Safe Schools grants to reduce unnecessary student disciplinary actions and promote an environment of greater productivity, safety, and learning; and enhance anti-violence efforts between schools and parents, local governments, law enforcement and community organizations.

To learn more about the types of grants awarded, view the program applications: