Tag: Virginia Department of Education

Virginia Awards $12M in School Security Equipment Grants

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 21, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Oct 21, 2025

In an ongoing effort to ensure school safety, the Virginia Department of Education has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 433 schools across 99 divisions. “Every parent wants to know their child is safe at school, and these school security infrastructure grants help make that promise real,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Emily Anne […]

Virginia Awards $12M in School Security Equipment Grants

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 22, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Nov 22, 2024

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 96 school divisions and 472 schools to help protect students, faculty and staff, and visitors. Virginia is one of many states throughout the country, including Pennsylvania, New York, Louisiana, and Missouri, that have invested millions of dollars into school security amid rising concerns about safety. “Every child […]