State will provide more than $10,000 for anti-violence initiatives
The Coatesville Area School District is one of two county districts that will receive more than $10,000 in state funding as part of the Safe Schools Grants, State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Tuesday.
The Coatesville Area School District will receive $10,374, and the Downingtown Area School District will receive $13,460 to establish and implement programs to prevent and reduce incidents of violence, Dinniman said in a news release.
“Providing a safe learning environment is the top priority of our schools,” Dinniman said. “These funds will provide resources to increase school safety by giving teachers the tools they need to address risks, teaching students proven techniques for conflict resolution and addressing potential problems before they occur.”
The grants are part of $479,513 in total funding awarded to 37 public school districts throughout the state to promote student safety and productivity; provide staff training in research-based violence prevention and classroom management programs; and enhance anti-violence efforts between schools and parents, local governments, law enforcement and community organizations, according to the release.
The school districts, which were eligible to receive up to $15,000, where selected out of 97 applicants, the release said.
