STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2025) – Several Madison County schools recently received nearly $506,000 through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers.
State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) said the funding is part of the state legislature's investment in school safety this year, which totaled $27 million in state matching grants across 494 schools statewide. Lawmakers also advanced legislation this year to move the Office of School Safety to the Department of Homeland Security, centralizing safety efforts and providing additional support and resources to schools.
"From the youngest child to the most experienced teacher, school safety impacts everyone," Rowray said. "These grants help prevent safety concerns so kids can focus on learning, friendships and preparing for the future."
Local schools receiving grants include:
"We’ve seen how quickly emergencies can happen and how important it is to be prepared," said State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson). "This funding will ensure our schools can respond effectively and focus on prevention."
State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield said awarded funds can be used for a wide range of safety needs like support for resource officers, equipment and technology, active event warning systems, threat assessments and student-parent support service programs.
"Safety risks can evolve, and our schools need the adequate tools to adapt," Lawson said. "Every district in Indiana should have the ability to stay ahead of security challenges and protect students from harm."
State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) said since the program began in 2013, Indiana has invested more than $214 million in school safety through state matching grants.
"For over a decade, Indiana has shown a strong commitment to school safety," Goss-Reaves said. "It takes a community effort to keep kids safe, and with added support schools can strengthen both prevention and response."
"Our community has always prioritized the well-being of students," said State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers). "These grants are one more way we can give educators the tools they need to maintain safe schools."
To learn more about the Secured School Safety Grant Program and what Indiana's doing to keep schools safe, visit the state's school safety hub at in.gov/schoolsafety.
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State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) represents House District 31,
which includes portions of Grant and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.
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State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) represents House District 36,
which includes a portion of Madison County.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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