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SD 304 receives $196,956 federal readiness emergency grant
KAMIAH -- Kamiah Joint School District 304 was recently awarded a $196,956 grant to help enhance and fortify its readiness and emergency management plans, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced June 4.
KJSD is one of 92 school districts in 34 states to receive an award under the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) grant program. In total, more than $24 million was awarded to school districts across the country.
"Nothing is more important to Americans than the safety of their children," Spellings said. "These grants will support that effort by helping more school districts strengthen their crisis planning and better coordinate with the entire community to ensure the safety of our schools and students."
REMS discretionary grant program provides funds for local education agencies (LEAs or school districts) to improve and strengthen their emergency management plans. For a school district to qualify for a grant, its improved plan must address all four phases of emergency management: Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. Plans also must commit school districts to coordinate with officials in law enforcement, local government, public safety, public health and mental health; train school officials in emergency management; and provide a method for communicating emergency and reunification procedures to parents and guardians. Measures also should support the implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which works to prevent the outbreak of infectious disease and should take into consideration districts' special needs populations.
Funds may be used to coordinate with local emergency responders, including fire, police, and health and public health agencies; conduct drills and exercises; purchase emergency supplies and equipment; and to train staff and students on emergency response procedures.
As part of the No Child Left Behind Act, local school districts must provide assurances that they have plans that outline how they are working to keep their schools safe and drug free.
The grants are housed within the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, which supports efforts to create safe schools, respond to crises, prevent drug and alcohol abuse, ensure the health and well being of students, and teach students good citizenship and character. The office also coordinates the Department's efforts in these areas with other federal agencies.
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