Powell celebrates over $770,000 in state grants for school safety, mental health needs

Rep. Lindsay Powell    December 3, 2024 | 3:54 PM

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 3 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, announced today that $771,323 in state grants was awarded to multiple local educational agencies in the 21st Legislative District to improve safety for students, teachers and staff and to address children’s behavioral health needs.

Noncompetitive funds were allocated to the following public school districts and a charter school in Pittsburgh:

  • Pittsburgh School District: $528,221
  • Shaler Area School District: $173,102
  • Provident CS: $70,000

“Our students deserve to be and feel safe in schools. These dollars are tremendous investments in their safety and success,” Powell said. “It’s an honor to advocate for their needs as a state representative, and I will continue to support all of our students in our communities.”

These investments are made possible by Pennsylvania’s School Safety and Security Committee under the banner of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. They help advance the SSSC’s goal of ensuring that all 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.

Powell currently serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Children's Trust Fund.

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