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Ohio schools have a chance to apply for a piece of the $11 million in safety grants being handed out by Attorney General Dave Yost's office for the 2022-23 school year. In fact, the grants can be for $2,500 or $5.50 per student, which ever is the greater amount.
While it is a shame to have to think about school safety in terms of funding projects such as active-shooter training, for example, it will be helpful for schools to be able to use the money for that or certification of resource officers, safety training or equipment, safety education resources for all grade levels, training to identify and assist students with mental health issues, implementing a school-safety plan or any other training that might help keep students and staff safer.
Yost's office said the money, which comes from House Bill 110, can be used by public or charter schools, educational service centers, STEM schools and those operated by county boards of developmental disabilities.
Suddenly $11 million sounds a lot smaller when it is spread that thin. But even a $2,500 grant for training could make a priceless difference if the result is keeping kids safer. Local schools should head to the Ohio Grant Portal soon, to apply for our share.