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Indiana Awards $24 Million for Student Safety
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When our students are in school, parents should be at ease knowing their child is safe.
That's why Indiana is awarding more than $24 million to nearly 500 schools and districts across the state through the Secured School Safety Grant Program.
The grant program was created by the General Assembly in 2013 in order to help ensure schools are secure and students are safe.
This funding will help schools across Indiana:
- Employ school resource officers or law enforcement officers;
- Purchase security technology and equipment;
- Design and construct additions on school property for security purposes;
- Implement student and parent support plans;
- Conduct site vulnerability assessments;
- Provide firearm training for staff; and/or
- Implement bullying prevention programs.
For a list of schools that received funding, click here.
To learn more about the Secured School Safety Grant, click here. |
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Programs and Grants for Local Government
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Districts across Indiana can utilize state-funded grants and other programs to maintain and improve their communities. Highlighted below is
one of many grants and programs offered or administered by the state of Indiana.
Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) - Community Substance Misuse Prevention Services
This program provides funds to towns, cities and counties to expand prevention services for substance abuse and misuse and to implement primary prevention strategies within Indiana communities.
From fiscal year 2023 to present, Senate District 17 has received $319,775 in funding from the Community Substance Misuse Prevention Services.
To learn about the grants available to local governments, click here. |
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Towns in Senate District 17 Awarded Funds to Improve Water Infrastructure
The Town of Converse plans to use this funding to update the water treatment plant and replace water meters. The funding will also be used for the installation of a new
mixer in the elevated water storage tank to reduce freeze concerns during cold weather, which will help to improve the town's water quality.
The Town of Van Buren plans to use this funding for water-related projects including the installation of new water mains, hydrants, valves and other treatment plant improvements. To learn more about this
funding, click here. |
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70th Annual Roanoke Fall Festival
The 70th annual Roanoke Fall Festival has begun and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 8 in Roanoke Park. This year's theme is 'Celebrating the 70s.' The festival is an all-day, family-friendly event with plenty to offer, including live music and
concerts, kids' activities, parades, a rodeo, the demo derby and much more. To see the festival schedule and learn more, click here.
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Covered Bridge Festivals
The Matthews Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival and the Roann Covered Bridge Festival are both set to begin today, Sept. 6, and run
through the weekend, ending on Sunday, Sept. 8. Both festivals will celebrate the fall season soon to be upon us with festivities like live entertainment, seasonal food and drink favorites, kids' activities and more. To learn more about the Matthews Cumberland Festival, click here. To learn more about the Roann Festival, click here.
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Free Fishing Day
Hoosiers will not need a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp to fish the state's public waters on Saturday, Sept. 28, for 2024's final Free Fishing Day.
Free Fishing Days give Indiana families a chance to spend time together and learn to fish throughout the state.
To learn more about Free Fishing Days in Indiana, click here. |
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 | Wishing a 'Happy Birthday' to the following members of Senate District 17 for the month of September! |
Michael Brinker, 80 years old
Debra Mehegan, 81 years old
Steven Cranor, 82 years old
Sarah Furnish, 83 years old
Chet Sivley, 84 years old |
Julie Probst, 85 years old
Wayne Derr, 86 years old
Lyman Smith, 87 years old
Amelia Aguilar, 88 years old
Cathy Johnson, 89 years old |
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