Attorney General announces $11.3 million in grants
Attorney General Bill Lockyer and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today announced $11.3 million in grants have been awarded to 37 school districts and county education offices for programs that partner schools with local law enforcement, health and community organizations to help prevent school crime and increase campus safety.
Established in 1998, the School Community Policing Partnership (SCPP) allows the Attorney General's Office, in conjunction with the California Department of Education, to offer grants of up to $325,000 per grantee to be spent over three years to deter school violence. This year, 37 school districts and county offices received the grants. Funding for two similar programs were consolidated into the SCPP program this year, increasing the total funds available to $11.3 million from the previous $10.7 million.
"The collaboration between school districts, education offices, law enforcement and the community is an essential piece of the puzzle to ensure school safety and maintain a productive and positive environment for our youth," Lockyer said. "These recipients are well-deserving of the grants because their programs are making a positive difference in the lives of our children and our communities."
"Our research shows that when students feel safe in school, eat a healthy diet, and exercise, then they perform better at school," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell. "These grants are vital to help schools make their campuses safe and drug free, so kids can focus on learning."
Established in 1998, the School Community Policing Partnership (SCPP) allows the Attorney General's Office, in conjunction with the California Department of Education, to offer grants of up to $325,000 per grantee to be spent over three years to deter school violence. This year, 37 school districts and county offices received the grants. Funding for two similar programs were consolidated into the SCPP program this year, increasing the total funds available to $11.3 million from the previous $10.7 million.
"The collaboration between school districts, education offices, law enforcement and the community is an essential piece of the puzzle to ensure school safety and maintain a productive and positive environment for our youth," Lockyer said. "These recipients are well-deserving of the grants because their programs are making a positive difference in the lives of our children and our communities."
"Our research shows that when students feel safe in school, eat a healthy diet, and exercise, then they perform better at school," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell. "These grants are vital to help schools make their campuses safe and drug free, so kids can focus on learning."
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