The 2022-23 state budget recently approved by the General Assembly includes a $200 million increase for safety and mental health needs in Schuylkill County schools, state Sen. David G. Argall announced.
The budget increases statewide spending on mental health support and physical safety and security enhancements for schools by $100 million each.
“I’m thankful this critical funding is coming to our region to ensure our schools are safe, especially after the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas earlier this year,” Argall said. “Just a few years ago, Gov. (Tom) Wolf proposed providing $0 for school safety measures. We’ve shown him just how important these dollars are.”
As chairman of the Majority Policy Committee, Argall held 10 separate roundtable discussions on school safety in past sessions. After hearing repeatedly that proper funding was needed to address safety concerns, the General Assembly created the School Safety and Security Grant Program.
The following Schuylkill County public schools received funding:
Blue Mountain School District: $277,348
Pine Grove Area School District: $247,760
Schuylkill Haven Area School District: $234,815
Williams Valley School District: $231,981
Tri-Valley School District: $227,268
Mahanoy Area School District: $230,012
Minersville Area School District: $235,803
North Schuylkill School District: $260,450
Panther Valley School District: $259,810
Pottsville Area School District: $272,744
St. Clair Area School District: $223,908
Shenandoah Valley School District: $232,876
Tamaqua Area School District: $265,112
Schuylkill Intermediate Unit: $140,000
Schuylkill Technology Centers: $140,000
Gillingham Charter School: $140,000
Source: Berkshire mont
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