The program is supported by Pulaski County’s state representatives Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen).

Culp said the funding is part of the state's biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In all, 499 schools across Indiana's 92 counties received $24 million total in state matching grants.

"With these grants, Indiana continues to invest in the safety and security of our students," Culp said. "The additional funding helps our local schools get the resources they need, like security officers and cameras.”

Jordan said funds can be used for a wide range of safety needs like support for resource officers, equipment and technology, active-event warning systems, threat assessments, and student and parent support services programs.

"There are many layers to school security and each facility can present its own challenges," Jordan said. "These state matching grant dollars help schools support a wide range of safety upgrades to meet their needs and it's great to see schools in our area take advantage of this opportunity.”

Indiana has allocated $187 million for school safety matching grants since the program started in 2013.

To learn more about the Secured School Safety Grant Program and what Indiana's doing to keep schools safe, visit the state's school safety hub at in.gov/schoolsafety.

State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) represents House District 16, which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) represents House District 17, which includes all of Fulton County, and portions of Marshall and Pulaski counties.