Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools Program (Pennsylvania)

Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools Program (Pennsylvania) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). This competitive funding opportunity aims to enhance safety and security for nonpublic schools. Priority is given to projects that support nonpublic schools in meeting Level 1 Baseline Criteria for physical security and behavioral health needs.

Funding may be used for eligible activities that address school mental health, school violence, or enhance school security, including costs for school security personnel.

School Safety and Security | Commission on Crime and Delinquency | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In 2018, Article XIII-B of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 created the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within PCCD to help make schools safer places within this Commonwealth.

School Safety & Security Committee School Safety & Security Training School Security Personnel Waiver for School Districts</h2>\n<p><i>Posted November 6, 2024​</i><br></p>\n<p>Section 1316-C of the PA Public School Code now requires all school districts to have at least one full-time school security personnel who has completed their requisite training on duty during the school day beginning with the 2024-25 school year unless the district has been granted a waiver from the School Safety and Security Committee at PCCD.

Please refer to the following information to determine if your school district should apply for a waiver. <br></p>\n<ul>\n <li><a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/schoolsafety/documents/communications-archive/2024%20school%20security%20personnel%20guidance%20for%20school%20districts_august%208%202024.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 8, 2024 School Security Personnel Guidance </a>(Training Breakdown)</li>\n <li><a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/schoolsafety/documents/communications-archive/2024%20school%20security%20personnel%20waiver%20guidance%20for%20school%20districts_november%202024.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 6, 2024 School Security Personnel Guidance</a> (Waiver Process Instructions) </li>\n <li><a href=\"https://forms. office. com/pages/responsepage.

aspx? id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3mA76dMWfuFMql0TyG9qAC5UN04xSVQ2UzVVSllaOERKSTFGWTRJNENSVy4u&route=shorturl\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Waiver Application Form</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/schoolsafety/documents/school%20security%20personnel%20waiver%20faqs_november2024.

pdf\" target=\"_self\">Frequently Asked Questions</a> (updated 11/13/24)</li>\n</ul>"}}"> School Security Personnel Waiver for School Districts Section 1316-C of the PA Public School Code now requires all school districts to have at least one full-time school security personnel who has completed their requisite training on duty during the school day beginning with the 2024-25 school year unless the district has been granted a waiver from the School Safety and Security Committee at PCCD.

Please refer to the following information to determine if your school district should apply for a waiver. August 8, 2024 School Security Personnel Guidance (Training Breakdown) November 6, 2024 School Security Personnel Guidance (Waiver Process Instructions) Online Waiver Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (updated 11/13/24) Overview</h2>\n<p>In 2018, <a href=\"https://www. legis.

state. pa. us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.

cfm? txtType=HTM&yr=1949&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=014&chpt=13B\">Article XIII-B (School Safety and Security) </a>of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 created the <a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/pccd/about/advisory-committees-and-boards/sssc. html\">School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC)</a> within PCCD to help make schools safer places within this Commonwealth.

Later amendments to Article XIII-B, including <a href=\"https://www. legis. state.

pa. us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck. cfm?

yr=2019&sessInd=0&act=18\">Act 18 of 2019</a>, <a href=\"https://www. legis. state.

pa. us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck. cfm?

yr=2019&sessInd=0&act=67\">Act 67 of 2019</a>, <a href=\"https://www. legis. state.

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yr=2020&sessInd=0&act=30\">Act 30 of 2020</a>, <a href=\"https://www. legis. state.

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yr=2022&sessInd=0&act=55\">Act 55 of 2022</a>, and <a href=\"https://www. legis. state.

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yr=2023&sessInd=0&act=33\">Act 33 of 2023</a> created additional responsibilities for the SSSC. Information about the various programs and grants the SSSC administers can be found below. </p>"}}"> In 2018, Article XIII-B (School Safety and Security) of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 created the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within PCCD to help make schools safer places within this Commonwealth.

Later amendments to Article XIII-B, including Act 18 of 2019 , Act 67 of 2019 , Act 30 of 2020 , Act 55 of 2022 , and Act 33 of 2023 created additional responsibilities for the SSSC. Information about the various programs and grants the SSSC administers can be found below.

Targeted Nonpublic Schools Grants <b>Overview</b></h2>\r\n<p>Grants are available to eligible nonpublic schools to address school violence and school mental health, and to municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved school security personnel third-party vendors for provision of school security personnel services. Eligible uses include any allowed under <a href=\"http://www. pa.

gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/schoolsafety/documents/school%20safety%20grants%20-%20eligible%20activities%20list%20from%20section%201306-b. pdf\">24 P. S.

§13-1306-B(j) </a>or programs that address school violence by establishing or enhancing school security, including costs associated with the training and compensation of school security personnel. </p>\r\n<p>When funding is available, you can find more information on our <a href=\"https://www. pa.

gov/agencies/pccd/resources/active-funding-announcements\" title=\"Active Funding Announcements webpage\">Active Funding Announcements</a> webpage. </p>\r\n"}}"> Grants are available to eligible nonpublic schools to address school violence and school mental health, and to municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved school security personnel third-party vendors for provision of school security personnel services.

Eligible uses include any allowed under 24 P. S. §13-1306-B(j) or programs that address school violence by establishing or enhancing school security, including costs associated with the training and compensation of school security personnel.

When funding is available, you can find more information on our Active Funding Announcements webpage.

<b>Awards</b><span style=\"color: rgb(69,70,79); font-family: PlusJakartaSans , sans-serif;\"></span></h2>\r\n"}}"> FY 2025-26 School Safety Targeted Nonpublic School Awards FY 2024-25 School Safety Targeted Nonpublic School Awards FY 2023-24 School Safety Targeted Nonpublic School Awards School Safety & Security and Mental Health Grants Overview</h2>\r\n<p>The School Safety and Security Grants Program was originally established in 2018 to provide for school entities of the Commonwealth to be safer places for students, staff and visitors.

The School Safety and Security Fund was established in the State Treasury to provide ongoing support to schools for safety and security purposes. Funding, <a href=\"http://www. pa.

gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/schoolsafety/documents/school%20safety%20grants%20-%20eligible%20activities%20list%20from%20section%201306-b. pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Eligible Activities list\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eligible activities</a>, and items are determined on an annual basis. </p>\r\n<p>When funding is available, you can find more information on our <a href=\"https://www.

pa. gov/agencies/pccd/resources/active-funding-announcements\" title=\"Active Funding Announcements webpage\">Active Funding Announcements</a> webpage. </p>\r\n"}}"> The School Safety and Security Grants Program was originally established in 2018 to provide for school entities of the Commonwealth to be safer places for students, staff and visitors.

The School Safety and Security Fund was established in the State Treasury to provide ongoing support to schools for safety and security purposes. Funding, eligible activities , and items are determined on an annual basis. When funding is available, you can find more information on our Active Funding Announcements webpage.

<b>Awards</b></h2>\r\n"}}"> 2025-26 School Safety & Mental Health Awards 2024-25 School Safety & Mental Health Awards 2023-24 School Safety & Mental Health Awards Learn more about the Baseline Criteria Standards Act 44 of 2018 Letter to School Entities (August 3, 2018) Letter to School Entities from PDE and PCCD (September 21, 2018) School Safety and Security Survey Correspondence (October 15, 2018) Communication to School Safety and Security Grant Program Part B Applicants (January 31, 2019) Communication to School Safety and Security Coordinators on Board Reports (May 29, 2019) Revised School Security Guide (February 2020) FY 2022-23 School Mental Health Survey Results (September 2022) Act 55 of 2022 Employee School Safety and Security Training - FAQs (Updated in May 2023) PDE & PCCD Letter to School Entities re: Act 55 FAQ Guidance (October 2022) Communication to School Entities re: Act 55 Training for School Employees and Coordinators (June 2023) Communication to School Entities re: Act 55 Training for School Employees (September 2023) School Security Personnel Guidance (August 8, 2024) School Security Personnel Guidance (November 2024) Act 47 Threat Assessment MOU Q+A (February 17, 2026) Act 47 School Safety Joint Letter (February 17, 2026) Model Trauma-Informed Approach Plans <a href=\"https://www.

legis. state. pa.

us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck. cfm? txtType=HTM&yr=1949&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=014&chpt=13B\" target=\"_self\">​Article XIII-B</a> of the Pennsylvania Public School Code requires any school entity applying for a School Safety and Security grant under 24 P.

S. §13-1306-B(j)(21) (i.e., trauma-informed approaches to education) to utilize a Model Trauma-Informed Approach Plan adopted by the SSSC. Applicants may utilize their own existing plan, provided it meets the SSSC's Model Plan criteria, or may seek funding to support the development of their own plan.

</p>"}}"> ​Article XIII-B of the Pennsylvania Public School Code requires any school entity applying for a School Safety and Security grant under 24 P. S. §13-1306-B(j)(21) (i.e., trauma-informed approaches to education) to utilize a Model Trauma-Informed Approach Plan adopted by the SSSC.

Applicants may utilize their own existing plan, provided it meets the SSSC's Model Plan criteria, or may seek funding to support the development of their own plan. Model Trauma-Informed Approach Plan: Guidelines for School Entities School Police Officer – Court Order Reporting Per <a href=\"https://www. legis.

state. pa. us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.

cfm? txtType=HTM&yr=1949&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=14&chpt=13C&sctn=2&subsctn=0\">Section 1302-C(c)</a> of the PA Public School Code, a school entity or nonpublic school that has applied to court to appoint a school police officer (SPO) is required to submit a copy of the court’s order to the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within 30 days of the approval of their appointment.

School entities and nonpublic schools that have previous SPO appointment(s) should also supply their court order(s) to the SSSC. </p>\r\n<p><b><i>NOTE: Public school entities that previously supplied their SPO’s court orders via the 2024 School Safety and Security Coordinator Annual Report/Survey or separately via email do not need to resend their orders.

</i></b></p>\r\n<p>To report the new order, send an email to the <a href=\"mailto:RA-CD-SSSC@pa. gov\">RA-CD-SSSC@pa.

gov</a> resource account with “School Police Officer Order” in the email subject line and the following information included in the email:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Name of school entity and AUN</li>\r\n<li>Mailing address of the school entity</li>\r\n<li>Contact information of the individual submitting the order</li>\r\n<li>Date the court approved the SPO appointment.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Finally, please scan and attach the court order to the email. </b></p>\r\n<p>Please note that all information reported here is confidential and not subject to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know law.

<b><i></i></b></p>\r\n"}}"> Per Section 1302-C(c) of the PA Public School Code, a school entity or nonpublic school that has applied to court to appoint a school police officer (SPO) is required to submit a copy of the court’s order to the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within 30 days of the approval of their appointment.

School entities and nonpublic schools that have previous SPO appointment(s) should also supply their court order(s) to the SSSC. NOTE: Public school entities that previously supplied their SPO’s court orders via the 2024 School Safety and Security Coordinator Annual Report/Survey or separately via email do not need to resend their orders. To report the new order, send an email to the RA-CD-SSSC@pa.

gov resource account with “School Police Officer Order” in the email subject line and the following information included in the email: Name of school entity and AUN Mailing address of the school entity Contact information of the individual submitting the order Date the court approved the SPO appointment. Finally, please scan and attach the court order to the email.

Please note that all information reported here is confidential and not subject to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know law. School Safety Annual Report Section 1319-B of the PA Public School Code mandates that public school entities report data annually on school safety incidents, including incidents involving acts of violence, possession of a weapon, or possession, use, or sale of alcohol or tobacco on school property.

PCCD's School Safety and Security Committee is responsible for publishing a School Safety Annual Report each year by November 1 in collaboration with the PA Department of Education (PDE). You can access school safety incident data reported by school entities for school year 2023-24 on the Safe Schools Office Discipline Data Repository site.

</p>\r\n"}}"> Section 1319-B of the PA Public School Code mandates that public school entities report data annually on school safety incidents, including incidents involving acts of violence, possession of a weapon, or possession, use, or sale of alcohol or tobacco on school property.

PCCD's School Safety and Security Committee is responsible for publishing a School Safety Annual Report each year by November 1 in collaboration with the PA Department of Education (PDE). You can access school safety incident data reported by school entities for school year 2023-24 on the Safe Schools Office Discipline Data Repository site.

Safe Schools Office Discipline Data Repository School Safety & Security Assessments <b>School Safety and Security Assessment Criteria</b></p>\r\n<p>On March 19, 2025, the SSSC adopted a revised set of criteria to assist schools in guiding their school safety and security assessments, which is a strategic evaluation of a school's facilities and programs used to identify potential safety and security threats.

Assessments are to include consideration of the safety and security of a school's physical environment, school climate and behavioral health environment, and related policies and trainings.

</p>\r\n<p>The assessment criteria documents and helpful information can be accessed at the link below</p>\r\n"}}"> School Safety and Security Assessment Criteria On March 19, 2025, the SSSC adopted a revised set of criteria to assist schools in guiding their school safety and security assessments, which is a strategic evaluation of a school's facilities and programs used to identify potential safety and security threats.

Assessments are to include consideration of the safety and security of a school's physical environment, school climate and behavioral health environment, and related policies and trainings.

The assessment criteria documents and helpful information can be accessed at the link below School Safety and Security Assessment Criteria <b>School Safety Assessment Provider Registry</b></p>\r\n<p>On January 26, 2022, the SSSC adopted a revised set of criteria for new registrants with knowledge and experience in matters of school safety and security that qualifies a person to conduct assessments based upon the Committee's adopted assessment criteria.

View <a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/schoolsafety/documents/assessment-criteria/registration%20criteria%20for%20school%20safety%20and%20security%20assessors%20_may%202025. pdf\">Provider Registration Criteria</a>. </p>\r\n<p>If you are interested in applying to be included on the provider registry, please visit our <a href=\"https://portal.

pccd. pa. gov/schoolsafety\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School Safety Provider Registry Application webpage</a> to submit your initial application for consideration by the Committee.

<a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/schoolsafety/documents/assessment-criteria/school%20safety%20%20security%20-%20keystone%20login. pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School Safety Provider Registry Guide</a> (PDF)</p>\r\n<p>If you are a school entity interested in locating an approved provider, use our <a href=\"https://schoolsafetyregistry. pccd.

pa. gov/#/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Provider Registry</a>. </p>\r\n"}}"> School Safety Assessment Provider Registry On January 26, 2022, the SSSC adopted a revised set of criteria for new registrants with knowledge and experience in matters of school safety and security that qualifies a person to conduct assessments based upon the Committee's adopted assessment criteria.

View Provider Registration Criteria . If you are interested in applying to be included on the provider registry, please visit our School Safety Provider Registry Application webpage to submit your initial application for consideration by the Committee. School Safety Provider Registry Guide (PDF) If you are a school entity interested in locating an approved provider, use our Provider Registry .

PCCD School Safety and Security Provider Registry School Safety & Security Coordinators <a href=\"https://www. legis. state.

pa. us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck. cfm?

txtType=HTM&yr=1949&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=14&chpt=13B&sctn=9&subsctn=0\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Section 1309-B of the PA Public School Code of 1949</a> requires the chief school administrator of a school entity to appoint a school administrator as<b> </b>School Safety and Security Coordinator, who is responsible for a number of duties related to school safety and security and must complete a mandatory seven-hour training.

</p>\n<ul>\n</ul>"}}"> Section 1309-B of the PA Public School Code of 1949 requires the chief school administrator of a school entity to appoint a school administrator as School Safety and Security Coordinator, who is responsible for a number of duties related to school safety and security and must complete a mandatory seven-hour training.

School Safety and Security Coordinator duties and responsibilities under the law Required training for School Safety and Security Coordinators <b>Appointment of School Safety and Security Coordinators</b></p>\r\n<p>School entities must submit the name and contact information of an individual appointed as a School Safety and Security Coordinator to PCCD's School Safety and Security Committee within 30 days of the appointment.

Whenever a vacancy in a school entity's School Safety and Security Coordinator occurs, the chief school administrator shall, within 30 days of the vacancy, appoint a new Coordinator. <b>All school entities are requested to submit their current School Safety and Security Coordinator information on the form below, as of January 1, 2025.

</b></p>\r\n"}}"> Appointment of School Safety and Security Coordinators School entities must submit the name and contact information of an individual appointed as a School Safety and Security Coordinator to PCCD's School Safety and Security Committee within 30 days of the appointment.

Whenever a vacancy in a school entity's School Safety and Security Coordinator occurs, the chief school administrator shall, within 30 days of the vacancy, appoint a new Coordinator. All school entities are requested to submit their current School Safety and Security Coordinator information on the form below, as of January 1, 2025.

School Safety and Security Coordinator Contact Information (Microsoft Form) School Security Personnel, School Security Guard Vendors, and Vendor Registration <b>Training for School Security Personnel</b></p>\r\n<p>Training for school security personnel, includes school resource officers, school police officers, and school security guards.

</p>\r\n"}}"> Training for School Security Personnel Training for school security personnel, includes school resource officers, school police officers, and school security guards. Learn more about School Security Personnel Training <b>School Security Guard Vendor Registration</b></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://www. legis.

state. pa. us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.

cfm? txtType=HTM&yr=1949&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=014&chpt=13C\">Section 1315-C of Article XIII-C</a> (relating to school security) of the Public School Code of 1949 tasks the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) with establishing criteria to certify approved third-party vendors to provide school security guard services to school entities and nonpublic schools.

The School Security Guard Vendor Registration page provides vendor criteria, information to register as a vendor, and a the list of approved security guard vendors.

</p>\r\n"}}"> School Security Guard Vendor Registration Section 1315-C of Article XIII-C (relating to school security) of the Public School Code of 1949 tasks the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) with establishing criteria to certify approved third-party vendors to provide school security guard services to school entities and nonpublic schools.

The School Security Guard Vendor Registration page provides vendor criteria, information to register as a vendor, and a the list of approved security guard vendors. Learn more about School School Security Third Party Vendors and Registration Act 55 School Safety and Security Training for School Employees and School Safety and Security Coordinators Threat Assessment Training School Security Personnel Training <a href=\"https://www.

legis. state. pa.

us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck. cfm? txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0144&pn=1078\">Act 18 of 2019</a> amended the Public School Code of 1949 by adding <a href=\"https://www.

legis. state. pa.

us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck. cfm? txtType=HTM&yr=1949&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=014&chpt=13E\">Article XIII-E, Threat Assessment</a>.

Among its provisions, Article XIII-E requires the establishment of threat assessment teams for all school entities in Pennsylvania and tasks the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) to research, develop and provide free threat assessment guidelines, training and informational materials, as well as model procedures and guidelines for school entities.

</p>\r\n"}}"> Act 18 of 2019 amended the Public School Code of 1949 by adding Article XIII-E, Threat Assessment .

Among its provisions, Article XIII-E requires the establishment of threat assessment teams for all school entities in Pennsylvania and tasks the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) to research, develop and provide free threat assessment guidelines, training and informational materials, as well as model procedures and guidelines for school entities. Learn more about Threat Assessment Training \r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.

schoolsafety. gov/\">SchoolSafety. gov Clearinghouse</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/pccd/resources/funding-grants-process.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PCCD – Information on Egrants Registration and the Funding Process</a><br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. pa. gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/schools/safe-schools.

html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA Department of Education</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. pa. gov/en/agencies/pema/ready-communities/planning/school-safety.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA Emergency Management Agency – School and Child Care Safety</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. homelandsecurity. pa.

gov/Pages/Upcoming-Events. aspx\">PA Office of Homeland Security</a> - School Safety Conference</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. pa.

gov/agencies/health. html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA Department of Health</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://pnsas. org/About-SAP/General-SAP-in-PA\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA Student Assistance Program (DDAP-DHS-PDE)</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/pccd/programs-and-services/juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention/pays.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PCCD – Pennsylvania Youth Survey</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/pccd/programs-and-services/school-safety-and-security/epis-evidence-based-programs. html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPIS Evidence-Based Programs Addressing Mental Health</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Questions? </b> Reach out to <a href=\"mailto:ra-cd-sssc@pa.

gov\">ra-cd-sssc@pa. gov</a></p>\r\n"}}"> SchoolSafety. gov Clearinghouse PCCD – Information on Egrants Registration and the Funding Process PA Department of Education PA Emergency Management Agency – School and Child Care Safety PA Office of Homeland Security - School Safety Conference PA Student Assistance Program (DDAP-DHS-PDE) PCCD – Pennsylvania Youth Survey EPIS Evidence-Based Programs Addressing Mental Health Questions?

Reach out to ra-cd-sssc@pa. gov