Gergely praises over $1.15 million in state grants for school safety and mental health needs

Rep. Matthew R. Gergely    December 2, 2024 | 4:12 PM

McKEESPORT, Dec. 2 – State Rep. Matthew R. Gergely, D-Allegheny, announced that more than $1.15 million in state grants was awarded to several school districts and schools throughout the 35th Legislative District to make them safer for students, teachers and staff, and address behavioral health needs.

Noncompetitive funds were allocated to the following public school districts, charter schools and career education center:

  • McKeesport Area School District: $168,570
  • West Mifflin Area School District: $143,005
  • Steel Valley School District: $130,619
  • South Allegheny School District: $128,117
  • Clairton City School District: $118,148
  • Duquesne City School District: $116,719
  • Allegheny I.U. 3: $70,000
  • McKeesport Area Tech Center: $70,000
  • Propel CS – Homestead: $70,000
  • Propel CS – McKeesport: $70,000
  • Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS: $70,000

“Having managed the finances of a school district and community in previous roles, I know firsthand how important the allocation of dollars is to keep our students healthy and safe at school every day,” Gergely said. “Education is an ideal I strive to sustain and bolster as much as I can as a state representative, and I’m proud to help secure these investments in future generations of successful Pennsylvanians.”

Pennsylvania’s School Safety and Security Committee, under the banner of the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency, made the funds possible. They help advance the SSSC’s goal of ensuring that all Pennsylvania students can learn in safe, healthy school environments by helping school entities address basic safety needs and mental health services identified in the committee’s Revised Baseline Criteria Standards.

Lists with all noncompetitive and competitive grant awardees statewide are available here.