School emergency response to violence (project serv)

The Johnson County Board of Education received a $216,828 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) effective May 5, 2025, with completion by June 30, 2026. This award supports the implementation of comprehensive mental health services and student safety initiatives in Mountain City, Tennessee. The funding enables the school district to enhance school-based mental health services, increase access to qualified mental health professionals within educational settings, and develop innovative approaches to violence prevention and emergency preparedness.

The School Safety National Activities program targets improvements to student safety and well-being during and after the school day through evidence-based mental health interventions and professional development. Johnson County Board of Education's award allocation reflects the program's focus on addressing critical regional needs, particularly in rural and underserved educational settings. The district's demonstrated commitment to comprehensive student safety—evidenced by previous security infrastructure investments and multiple federal grant awards—positions this funding to support substantive mental health service expansion and emergency response capacity building within the county's schools.