To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) Correspondence
On May 31, 2023, the 7mÊÓƵ (7mÊÓƵ) released the , also known as the School Safety Standards, to provide a minimum safety standard for educational facilities throughout the state of Texas.
The 88th Texas Legislative Session appropriated $1.1B to support school systems in meeting the adopted School Safety Standards. SAFE Grant Cycle 2 will award over $275M from the overall legislative appropriation to local educational agencies (LEAs) through a formula grant process. LEAs will receive funding on a per pupil basis with a minimum grant allocation of $150,000. Here you may find the School Safety page often to stay up to date on the most recent school safety guidance. As an additional support, the Superintendent Support: School Safety page has a Frequently Asked Questions document.
If you have any questions, please email us at safeschools@tea.texas.gov.