State Rep. Valerie Gaydos | Pennsylvania 44th Legislative District
State Rep. Valerie Gaydos | Pennsylvania 44th Legislative District
On April 30, 2024, Rep. Valerie Gaydos of the 44th Legislative District in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, revealed that the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) had approved around $1.56 million in grants aimed at enhancing safety and security measures in schools within the district.
Gaydos emphasized the importance of these grants by stating, "Educators cannot effectively teach, and students cannot effectively learn." She further expressed, "No parent should have to worry about their children’s safety when they send them off to school."
The allocated funds will enable schools in the 44th District to bolster their security efforts, ensuring a safer learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. The distribution of grants to various schools in the district is as follows:
- Avonworth School District: $320,750
- Moon Area School District: $194,849
- Quaker Valley School District: $357,263
- West Allegheny School District: $181,596
- Parkway West Career and Technical Center: $70,000
- Watson Institute Education Center: $308,941
- Rhema Christian School: $60,000
- Sewickley Academy School: $70,000
The funding was disbursed through different grant programs, including Noncompetitive School Mental Health Grants, Formula-Based School Safety and Security Meritorious Grants, Competitive School Safety and Security Grants, and Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools.
For more information, individuals can visit RepGaydos.com or connect with Representative Valerie Gaydos on Facebook. For media inquiries, contact Rick Leiner at 717.260.6437 or rleiner@pahousegop.com.
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