STATEHOUSE (Sept. 26, 2022) – Several Jackson County schools recently received more than $260,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to local lawmakers.
State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana.
"Securing a school is about so much more than just locking doors," Lucas said. "Alarms, on-site resource officers, volunteer firearms training and other measures play a substantial role in keeping our children safe. These grants help Hoosier schools ensure they have safeguards in place in order to protect our most vulnerable."
Jackson County schools receiving grant funds include:
State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) said funds can be used for resource officers and law enforcement officers in schools, equipment and technology, active event warning systems, firearms training for teachers and staff who choose to allow guns on school property, threat assessments, and to implement a student and parent support services program.
"Maintaining a safe environment in our schools is essential," May said. "These grants provide much-needed funding to help our local schools meet their security needs."
"As a parent of young children, I'm very sensitive to the issue of school safety and want to makes sure schools have the resources needed to provide a safe environment," said State Rep. J. Michael Davisson (R-Salem). "It's great to see them utilize this opportunity to receive state dollars and boost their efforts to protect students and staff."
In total, the state invested about $133 million in matching grants through the Secured School Fund, established through a 2013 law. To learn more about Secured Schools Safety Grants and to sign up to receive updates about grants available through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, visit in.gov/dhs.
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State Rep. J. Michael Davisson (R-Salem) represents House District 73, which includes
Washington County, and portions of Jackson, Lawrence, Orange, Clark and Harrison counties.
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State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) represents House District 69, which includes
portions of Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings and Jefferson counties.
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State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) represents House District 65, which includes all of
Brown County, most of Lawrence County and parts of Monroe, Jackson and Johnson counties.
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