The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Kent State University a $143,975 Project Grant under the School Safety National Activities (CFDA 84.184) program on January 1, 2025. The grant funds will be used to improve students' safety and well-being during and after the school day through comprehensive mental health and educational support initiatives. Key objectives include increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals in schools, developing innovative training partnerships, and addressing mental health challenges in educational settings across high-need local educational agencies in Northeast Ohio. The award supports a range of services, such as expanding school-based mental health services, providing professional development for mental health staff, and implementing violence prevention programs to enhance student safety and well-being.
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