Grant will fund safety enhancements

Aug 30 2023

Carroll County Schools has been awarded a Safer Georgia Schools Grant in the amount of $190,000 to be used for safety enhancements at district schools. The Safer Georgia Schools Grant is intended to support the health and safety of students in Georgia through funding for programs and activities, equipment and supplies to improve infrastructure, professional development, and personnel. In total, 74 school districts across the state were funding in round one. The Georgia Department of Education is awarding the grants in two funding rounds this year with a maximum award of $250,000 per school district combined between the two rounds.