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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
A - Primarily intended to fund technology
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Authority
Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)
Summary
The Kansas Department of Education is distributing grant funding for new doors, windows, security cameras, intercoms and other features to improve the safety of children and staff in school buildings operated by more than 150 districts.
School safety funding requires the Kansas State Board of Education develop and adopt statewide school safety standards. The State Board and local school board members must work with law enforcement and other partners to develop and maintain school safety plans to be adopted by each school district. Many Kansas school boards have previously adopted school safety and security plans; districts that wish apply for the safety matching funds will need to align their plans with the state standards.
History of Funding
El Dorado received $26,000, while Moscow was provided $3,300. The largest recipient was Wichita, which was awarded $922,600 from a $1.2 million request. The Healy district received the smallest sum — $1,043.
Additional Information
In addition to the matching fund, the bill requires the State Board by January 1, 2019 to develop and adopt statewide standards for making all public schools and attendance centers operated by school districts in this state safe and secure.” The standards must include but aren't limited to: school infrastructure including secured entrances and windows; security technology, including, but not limited to alarms and security cameras; communications systems, including, but not limited to, systems for interoperability between the school district and law enforcement agencies; and any other systems or facilities the state board determines necessary.
Further, the standards must provide for, but aren't limited to:
- Evaluation of the infrastructure of school buildings and attendance centers for compliance with the State Board's standards;
- Training of school district employees on school safety and security policies and procedures and conducting student drills on emergency situations;
- Procedures for notifying individuals located outside of the school building during emergency situations and maintaining communication with law enforcement agencies and others;
- Procedures for securing school buildings during an emergency situation;
- Procedures for emergency evacuation of school buildings, including evacuation routes and sites;
- Procedures for recovery after an emergency situation ceases;
- Coordination and incorporation of school safety and security plans with existing school district emergency response plans;
- Distribution of school safety and security plans to local law enforcement agencies and emergency management agencies;
- Procedures for ensuring there is accountability for adopting and implementing the school safety and security plan.