Texas School Grant Funding for Security Enhancements
TX, School Grant Funding
Federal grant funding has been released to the State of Texas for school safety upgrades. Under Texas Senate Bill 11, school districts have access to $100 million for infrastructure improvements over the next two years, including but not limited to campus-wide active shooter alarm systems, vehicle barriers, and metal detectors at school entrances. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has been awarded $2 million in federal grants for schools to implement threat assessment and mental health training programs.