Guardian Security Solutions is committed to assisting our customers find funding opportunities for their school safety initiatives. Below is a funding opportunity that is available for school safety improvements. For any questions or concerns regarding the funding, please visit the Texas Education Agency website.
Federal Funding Available for School Safety under Title IV, Part A
Texas will receive $62.1 million in additional federal funding under the Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grant program for the 2018-2019 school year. The federal grant has many allowable uses that fall within the broad categories of 1) well-rounded education opportunities, 2) safe and healthy students, and 3) effective use of technology.
TEA has previously awarded SSAE grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for many purposes that meet the LEA’s identified needs, including school safety. This year, Texas’ SSAE funds will increase significantly, from $36.3 million to $98.4 million. Per the Governor’s Action Plan, this $62.1 million increase in federal grant funds should be prioritized to immediately implement school safety improvements on campuses.
A safe learning environment for all students is crucial to advancing the purposes of the SSAE program. TEA further urges LEAs to submit SSAE applications that prioritize increased spending on allowable school safety training and activities. Additional information on specific recommended uses of SSAE funds will be forthcoming on the TEA web site.
- • TEA has released the 2018-2019 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Application. This year, the ESSA Consolidated Application will include a significant funding increase under the Title IV, Part A program that can be used to improve safety in our Texas public schools.
- • Information about the ESSA Consolidated Application can be found on the TEA’s Grant Opportunities page by searching for 2018-2019 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application. Allocations for eligible applicants will be available on the Entitlements web page. Eligible applicants must apply through the eGrants system by 5 p.m. Central Time, September 4, 2018.
- • For questions about the ESSA Consolidated Application or SSAE funding, please contact the Grants Administration Division at grants@tea.texas.gov or (512) 463-8525.
