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Get the Facts: Participate in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®
School communities are invited to participate in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) from March 18-24. This annual health observance aims to inspire discussion about the science of youth drug and alcohol use. Find specific activity ideas for NDAFW, and explore substance use resources on SchoolSafety.gov to foster conversation in and out of the classroom about the realities of underage drinking and drug use. Learn More
Federal School Safety Clearinghouse Announces Virtual Training on K-12 School Safety Funding Opportunities
Join the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse on March 26 at 3:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual training on federal school safety grants available to the K-12 community. Representatives from the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice will provide overviews of open and upcoming funding opportunities, eligibility requirements and deadlines, and examples of past grantee projects to help interested applicants consider how these programs could be applied towards their own school safety efforts. Register Here
New Data on Bullying Rates at School
The National Center for Education Statistics released a new set of web tables focusing on bullying victimization at school. According to the data, 19 percent of students reported being bullied during the 2021–22 school year. Among students who reported being bullied, 14 percent of males and 28 percent of females reported being bullied online or by text. Read More
ED Opens Applications for K-12 Mental Health Programs to Increase Mental Health Providers in Schools
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) opened applications for the School-Based Mental Health and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration grant competitions to help bolster the pipeline of mental health professionals serving in K-12 schools and expand student access to school-based mental health services and supports. These two programs will help schools raise the bar for student mental health by recruiting, preparing, hiring, and retaining diverse and highly qualified school-based mental health providers, including in underserved communities, where access to mental health services can be limited. Read More
HHS Announces $36.9 Million in Behavioral Health Funding Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, announced $36.9 million in notices of funding opportunities for grant programs supporting behavioral health services. These grant programs, which strive to address the overdose and mental health crises in the U.S., include the Community Programs for Outreach and Intervention with Youth and Young Adults at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis and the Statewide Family Network Program. Read More
Resource Spotlight
New Infographic on Cybersecurity Resources for K-12 Schools
Cyberattacks and online threats are an increasingly widespread problem for K-12 schools and school districts. Download SchoolSafety.gov’s most recent infographic to learn about impactful security measures that will help your school community minimize exposure to common cyberattacks, protect sensitive data, and build secure and resilient systems.
School Safety Topics
Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school. From each of these topic pages, you can sort resources available based upon stages of preparedness and subtopics.
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.
Discover upcoming school safety events and grants below to help support your school’s or school district’s safety efforts.
Grants
March
19
Grant Funding to Address Indoor Air Pollution at Schools
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April
1
Improving Adolescent Health and Well-Being Through School-Based Surveillance and the What Works in Schools Program
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Events
March 19 and 26, 2024
JustGrants Weekly Training Webinars: Entity Management
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March 20 and 27, 2024
JustGrants Weekly Training Webinars: Application Mechanics - Submitting an Application
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