WVDE Announces Funding for School Safety Projects

Brooke County is among the list of grantees included in the The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) school safety project grants awarded to 24 eligible educational entities around the state. The grants are a part of the $1 million appropriation made possible through House Bill 230 passed during the West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 special session. The funds will assist to improve or enhance the safety of school buildings.
“The safety and security of our students, educators and staff remain the highest priority of our schools,” said State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. “These grants will fund construction projects that will help ensure that learning, growth and student achievement can be completed safely in a trusted and secure building. The West Virginia Board of Education and the WVDE will continue to concentrate on protecting our most vital and precious resources throughout the Mountain State.”
Some districts plan to combine the grant with existing funds to extend the impact of their projects.
Projects include secure entrances, access controls, security cameras, lock replacements, transaction windows, bollards and security window film.
Funding for this project is directed by the West Virginia Board of Education’s (WVBE) Policy 8300 – Safe Schools Funding Process. The policy allows two years for a proposed project to be completed.