The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $1,594,581 Project Grant under the School Safety National Activities (CFDA 84.184) program to Norman Public Schools, a local educational agency in Norman, OK. The grant, titled "PROJECT REACH (RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS)", aims to improve students' safety and well-being by increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals in schools, developing innovative training partnerships, and addressing mental health challenges in educational settings. The funding will support a range of products and services designed to enhance school safety, including mental health services, violence prevention programs, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure improvements. Norman Public Schools has also received additional federal grant sub-awards from related programs such as Indian Education Grants, Title I, and Special Education Grants to provide supplemental instruction, support services, and resources to students.
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