Pierce County School System has been selected to receive a $50,000 school safety grant from the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE).
Pierce County is one of 66 school systems statewide selected to receive the grant. The GDOE will award $3,191,225 to school systems around the state.
Pierce County may use the grant funds to purchase items, materials or services that align with their school safety plans and meet all Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund requirements and guidelines. The districts must also demonstrate a partnership with local law enforcement or emergency management agencies.
“Student safety remains the top priority for the Georgia Department of Education and schools across the state,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “These grants support rural schools improving school safety practices and infrastructure and ensure we continue to do everything within our power to protect our students.”
