STATEHOUSE (Oct. 4, 2022) – Local legislators said three schools in Vigo County recently received more than $154,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.
State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) 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 headed to 425 schools across Indiana.
"It's great to see so many schools use this program to enhance the security of their facilities," Heaton said. "They each have their own needs, and know what will best protect their students and staff."
Schools receiving grant funds in Vigo County include:
According to State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil), 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.
"There are a variety of options schools can use to strengthen their safety measures," Morrison said. "This funding helps ensure our schools have access to state matching funds, which helps stretch their dollars further to make needed updates."
"Providing a secure place for learning and growth is essential," said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). "Of all the challenges to being successful in the classroom, concern over personal safety should never be one of them."
In total, the state invested about $133 million in matching grants through the Secured School Fund, established through a law passed in 2013. 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. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45,
which includes all of Sullivan County and portions of
Vigo, Greene, Knox and Daviess counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42,
which includes all of Vermillion County and portions of Clay,
Fountain, Parke, Vigo and Warren counties.
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