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State Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport, recently announced several schools in his legislative district will receive nearly $1 million to make learning environments safer and provide behavioral health support for students and staff.
The grants were approved through the state Commission on Crime and Delinquency's School Safety and Security Committee.
"Each person who sets foot in our schools should never have to worry about their safety," Flick said, according to a news release. "That goes for students, teachers, staff, parents and other visitors. This additional funding these districts will receive helps strengthen school safety and ensures our learning environments remain secure for everyone."
The total amount awarded to each school is as follows:
• Williamsport Area School District – $308,227
• Loyalsock Township School District – $166,365
• South Williamsport Area School District – $150,643
• Montgomery Area School District – $137,885
• BLaST IU 17 Intermediate Unit – $70,000
• Lycoming Career and Technical School – $70,000
The commission's School Safety and Security Committee administers programs designed to improve school safety and security, strengthen behavioral health supports, and provide training and technical assistance to schools across Pennsylvania.