Faso Highlights Opening of STOP School Violence Act GrantsFaso Recently Urged DOJ to Speedily Implement STOP School Violence ActWashington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today highlighted two new grants totaling more than $47 million through the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs to address school safety. The two grants, which were authorized by the STOP School Violence Act of 2018, will support the training of school employees and students to prevent school violence and support specialized training for school employees to respond to mental health crises. Eligible applicants for both the STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program and the STOP School Violence Threat Assessment and Technology Reporting Program are limited to states and local governments including school districts that levy taxes. Congressman Faso is alerting superintendents and county governments in New York’s 19th Congressional District to this funding opportunity. “The safety of our students and our schools is a top priority for Congress, and for our communities back home,” said Faso. “Having met with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and law enforcement officials from across Upstate New York, it is clear these resources are needed as quickly as possible.” The solicitation for the BJA STOP School Violence Threat Assessment and Technology Reporting Program FY2018 Competitive Grant is available by clicking here. The solicitation for the BJA STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program FY2018 Competitive Grant is available by clicking here. The deadline to apply for these grants is July 23, 2018. This announcement comes on the heels of a bipartisan letter sent by Congressman Faso on Tuesday, May 29th, to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the U.S. Department of Justice urging the prioritization of school safety measures and expeditiously implement the STOP School Violence Act and related grant programs. Background
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