Senator Beagle announces grant for safer schools

COLUMBUS —Senator Bill Beagle (R- Tipp City) today announced the approval of $12 million in grants to make Ohio school buildings safer.

The creation of the School Security Grant program is intended to address specific school safety needs across the state.

“Superintendents across my district have indicated that costs for security upgrades can be a substantial burden for them,” Beagle said. “Having participated in the School Security Task Force, I am happy to support this effort to ensure these upgrades will be made throughout Ohio.”

The current state budget authorizes the reimbursement of up to $2,000 to public schools for an emergency radio system or Multi-Agency Radio Communications System to be located at the schools main entrance. An additional $5,000 may be reimbursed for the purchase of security systems consisting of security cameras, intercoms, and remote access equipment for entrances at each eligible school.

Senator Bill Beagle serves the people of Ohio’s 5th Senate District, which includes Miami and Preble Counties as well as portions of Montgomery and Darke Counties. He presides as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Workforce & Economic Development. Learn more at www.OhioSenate.gov/Beagle.