Tag: school security

Louisiana Offers Schools $21M to Beef Up Perimeter Security

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 17, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Mar 17, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is launching a program to fund single-points of entry on school campuses. The agency will direct $21 million through the upcoming Stronger Connections Grant program. “We intend to use one-time funds to harden the perimeters of our schools,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “These funds will […]

N.Y. Schools Awarded $31.4M for Tech and Security Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 14, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 14, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the approval of 61 Smart Schools Investment Plans focused on reimagining education in an evolving age and boosting school security. The approved plans, totaling $31.4 million, are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act, a sweeping education technology program established in 2014. “Inefficient technology was a huge […]

Chicago to Invest $76.3 Million in School Security Cameras

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 24, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Feb 24, 2023

Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the nation’s fourth-largest school district, has announced plans to spend $76.3 million on security cameras over three years. The initiative calls for adding new cameras and replacing outdated ones in an effort to ensure that all elementary and high schools in the district have state-of-the-art systems. “As a district, we remain […]