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Senator Dan Laughlin announced on June 11 that more than $528,000 in state funding has been awarded to nonpublic schools in Erie County through Pennsylvania\u2019s Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools Grant Program. The grants were approved by the School Safety and Security Committee and are designed to help schools improve security measures, prevent violence, and support the<\/p>\n
mental health and well-being of students.<\/p>\n
Laughlin said, \u201cEvery student deserves to learn in a safe and secure environment,\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThese grants provide critical resources that help schools strengthen security, enhance emergency preparedness, and support programs that protect the physical and mental well-being of our children.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools Grant Program awards funding to nonpublic schools that address school violence and mental health with initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of enrolled children. This funding may also be awarded to those individuals who are responsible for providing the protection responsible for the school\u2019s enrollment in this grant program.<\/p>\n
Also, according to the Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools Grant Program the purpose of these grants is to make \u201cschool entities and nonpublic schools within this Commonwealth safer places.\u201d<\/p>\n
Laughlin said that \u201cParents should have confidence that their children are safe when they walk through the school doors each day, these investments help ensure schools have the tools and resources needed to respond to emerging safety challenges and create a secure learning environment for students, teachers, and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shown Below is a list of all of the schools that will be receiving this funding.<\/p>\n
Erie Catholic School System \u2013 Our Lady of Peace School: $75,000<\/p>\n
Erie Catholic School System \u2013 St. George School: $75,000<\/p>\n
Erie Catholic School System \u2013 St. James School: $75,000<\/p>\n
Erie Catholic School System \u2013 St. Jude School: $75,000<\/p>\n
Erie Catholic School System \u2013 St. Luke School: $75,000<\/p>\n
Erie Day School: $73,649<\/p>\n
Mercyhurst Preparatory School: $5,200<\/p>\n