State Rep. Jason Wentworth of Farwell announced today that Farwell Area Schools will receive over $102,000 and Beaverton Rural Schools will receive over $88,000 to bolster safety in each school as part of the Competitive School Safety Grant Program.

“The greatest resources we have are our children and young people,” Wentworth said.  “We must continue to make our schools safer in every Michigan community. Our kids, teachers, and faculty deserve to feel safe in our schools. I applaud the Michigan State Police for investing money in projects like this.”

The Competitive School Safety Grant Program was created under House Bill 5828, which was sponsored by Representative Wentworth in 2018. Over 130 public school districts, 66 non-public schools, 20 public charter schools and nine intermediate school districts will receive $25 million. The money will be used to purchase technology and equipment that will improve safety and security of students, staff and school buildings.