Stehr, Argall Announce More Than $446,000 in School Safety Grants for Western Schuylkill County

HARRISBURG - Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced more than $446,000 in state funding has been awarded to five schools and educational institutions in central Schuylkill County.

The five recipients were awarded a combined $446,668. The funding can be used for physical security enhancements and behavioral health supports. Recipients include:

• Pine Grove Area School District - $164,592
• Tri-Valley School District - $137,998
• Williams Valley School District - $144,078

"I am glad to see these resources being made available to schools throughout the 107th District," said Stehr. "Investing in school safety means giving educators and students the tools and support they need to learn and succeed in a secure environment. These grants will help our local schools address important safety and behavioral health needs."

"Every student and educator deserves to feel safe at school," Argall said. "I am pleased this highly competitive funding was awarded to our local schools."

The School Safety and Mental Health Grant Program provides funding to help schools address safety and security needs, as well as support the behavioral health and well-being of students and staff. The grants can help schools make improvements that create safer learning environments and provide students with access to needed mental health resources.