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Archived Information
Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2007
Fund Code: 791-B
Safe and Supportive Learning Environments - Competitive
| FUNDS ALLOCATED: | $112,810 (State) |
| | FUNDS REQUESTED: | $567,290 |
| PURPOSE: The purpose of this competitive grant program is to assist school districts with the development and establishment of comprehensive programs to:
help prevent violence in schools, from whatever causes; and promote school safety, and/or in-school programs and services to address, within the general education school program, the educational and psycho-social needs of students whose behavior interferes with learning, particularly those who are suffering from the traumatic effects of exposure to violence. |
| | NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED: | 20 |
| | NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED: | 5 |
| | NUMBER OF PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED: | 15 | |
| | RESULT OF FUNDING: The funding will support programs to address the individual needs of traumatized students and to increase staff capacity to create safe and supportive school environments for all students. Each of the five districts receiving funds will target the grant use in a school determined to be in need of extra support for students and staff. Grant funds will be used for program coordinators, staff stipends, consultants and specialists for staff professional development, and supplies for staff training. Grant awards range from $20,700 to $23,700. | |
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| RECIPIENT |
AMOUNT |
| Academy of Strategic Learning Charter School | $22,000 |
| Boston Public Schools | 20,700 |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School | 23,650 |
| Ludlow Public Schools | 23,700 |
| Peabody Public Schools | 22,760 |
| TOTAL STATE FUNDS | $112,810 |
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