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CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SAFETY STANDARDS
FUNDING OVERVIEW AND REQUIREMENTS
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CONNECTICUT IS INVESTING TO MAKE SCHOOLS SAFER
SCHOOL SECURITY COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
At the beginning of February this year, Gov. Ned Lamont announced the School Security Competitive Grant Program, comprised of two grants, which will release a total of $15 million in funding and assist with the implementation of needed security infrastructure improvements and upgrades to emergency communication systems at schools throughout Connecticut. Since 2013, more than $88 million has been allocated to these kinds of programs.
The grant programs include the School Security Grant Program (SSGP) and the Multi-Media School Security Grant Program (MMSSGP), and they are available for public and nonpublic K-12 schools and eligible childcare centers or preschools that can demonstrate that they have received threats. The programs are jointly administered by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and the Connecticut State Department of Education.
SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SSGP)
The School Security Grant Program (SSGP) provides funding to schools, allowing them to implement security improvements on their campuses. These improvements are limited to physical security infrastructure.
MULTI-MEDIA SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (MMSSGP)
The Multi-Media School Security Grant Program (MMSSGP) provides funding to schools, allowing them to implement multi-media security projects that create a direct line of communication between the school and law enforcement.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
School Security Grant Program – projects eligible under SSGP include:
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- internal and external cameras (that do not transmit to law enforcement)
- portable entrance security devices
- panic alarm systems (that do not transmit directly to law enforcement)
- communications systems, such as internal radios or public address systems
- door and window enhancements, such as window film, solid core doors, and ballistic glass
- access control systems, such as computer controlled locks, scan card systems, and door buzzer systems
- fencing
- security lighting
- bollards
- vendor provided training (only vendor provided training on new equipment purchased under the grant program)
- and other projects are determined eligible
Multi-Media School Security Grant Program – projects eligible under MMSSGP include:
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- internal and external cameras that transmit real-time video to law enforcement
- panic alarm systems that transmit real-time notifications directly to law enforcement
- radio systems that tie into law enforcement
- integration of current systems to provide direct line of communications to law enforcement
- vendor provided training (only vendor provided training on new equipment purchased under the grant program)
- and other projects are determined eligible.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants for both grant programs include:
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- K-12 public schools
- Regional Education Services Centers (RESC)
- The governing authority for a state charter school
- State technical high schools
- Incorporated endowed high school or academy
- Nonpublic / private schools
- Licensed childcare centers or preschools
AWARD CAPS & MATCH REQUIREMENTS
Award Caps
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- There is no award cap for public schools.
- For nonpublic schools, there is an award cap of $100,000.00 total ($50,000 per school/location).
Match Requirements
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- There are match requirements for both the SSGP and MMSSGP.
- For nonpublic schools, there is a match requirement of 50% (50% state share plus 50% school match).
- For public schools, a match percentage is determined by their town’s wealth index.
- For state technical schools, there is no match requirement.
- For more information on the match percentages, please reference the DAS School Construction Reimbursement Rate Form SCG1060.
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HOW TO APPLY
Both SSGP and MMSSGP have two-part applications, Part I and Part II. Part I includes a fillable PDF to identify your schools’ demographics, points of contact, project narrative, and budget. Part II is a security self-assessment survey completed online with assistance from law enforcement. Both parts must be submitted to be considered for funding.
If a district is applying for more than one school, one Part I should be submitted per district and one Part II should be submitted per school.
Learn more here.
APPLYING FOR MULTIPLE GRANTS
A school/district, whether public or nonpublic, can apply for both SSGP and MMSSGP; however, nonpublic schools are ineligible to apply for or receive an award greater than $100,000 between the two programs.
SSGP / MMSSGP APPLICATIONS
Please note, there are separate applications for SSGP and MMSSGP, as well as for public and nonpublic schools and districts. Before submitting, please make sure you are completing the appropriate application Part I.
If you are applying for both SSGP and MMSSGP, only one self-assessment survey per school should be submitted.
Learn more here.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline to apply for both programs has been extended to Friday, April 28, 2023, 3pm EST.
Public schools and nonpublic schools should select the correct application documents to complete. The applications for public and nonpublic schools have different requirements. Learn more here.
CENTEGIX | EBOOK
Demonstrating Success in Education
CENTEGIX believes that school should be a place where students can learn and grow safely and with a sense of well-being. As the leader in discreet, wearable panic buttons, CENTEGIX contributes to school safety by providing instantaneous communication with first responders in the event of any threat to the health and safety of students and educators.
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HOW ARE YOUR RESOURCES BEING SPENT?
CENTEGIX protects over 4,000 schools across the country.
We can protect your school, too. CENTEGIX’s CrisisAlert™ platform is an incident response solution that protects students and staff members by empowering teachers and staff to call for help with a simple push of a button. The solution provides first responders with the most accurate location information, enabling them to respond faster in any situation.
Discover additional resources to fund new safety and security initiatives in your district with our funding guide.
OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS
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CrisisAlert™ Provides Grant-Funded Safety Measures
CENTEGIX CrisisAlert is an emergency incident response system that features wearable panic buttons which generate accurate, usable data. The CrisisAlert school safety solution uses visual strobes, digital messages, and automated intercom announcements to inform everyone of a campus-wide incident and to instruct them on actions they should take. CrisisAlert meets the security infrastructure needs the Connecticut school safety grants aim to address.
CrisisAlert features an analytics dashboard that assists administrators as they make safety and security decisions. A data set is generated when a staff member uses their wearable badge to call for assistance. Administrators can better understand where and why, and under what conditions. These administrative decisions, enabled by CrisisAlert data, contribute to the “positive and safe climate” that the safety grants aim to foster.
The CrisisAlert school safety solution provides robust and uninterrupted communication between staff members, administrators, first responders, and students. Unlike other emergency incident response systems, CrisisAlert’s technology precludes adoption and connectivity challenges. CrisisAlert runs on a dedicated IoT network; it’s not susceptible to wi-fi or cellular connectivity interruptions. And because the CrisisAlert mobile panic button is worn along with an ID badge, 100% of staff members use it. This high adoption rate means that every staff member at every location on campus can call for help when they need it. CrisisAlert generates accurate location data for every alert, no matter where on campus. Therefore first responders know exactly where to go during an emergency. In many instances, this kind of rapid response can prevent tragedy.
These critical features of the CrisisAlert badge from CENTEGIX ensure an immediate response:
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- Desktop takeover notifications for staff mean campus-wide alerts are never missed.
- Location accuracy enables rapid response.
- The system immediately connects the parties best prepared to handle the situation.
- Wifi and phone outages have no effect on the system.
- Wearable security badges are easily accessible, lightweight, and wearable.
CENTEGIX CrisisAlert can help school districts and LEAs enact these measures, making students and staff safer. The CrisisAlert school safety solution helps create a climate of safety by enabling staff members to call for help instantly, from anywhere on campus, in any type of emergency. Under these conditions, teachers can focus on student needs, and students can focus on learning.
CENTEGIX is the leader in incident response solutions. Our CrisisAlert platform is the fastest and easiest way for staff to call for help in any emergency, from the everyday to the extreme. CENTEGIX creates safer spaces by innovating technology to empower and protect people, and leaders nationwide trust our safety solutions to provide peace of mind. To learn more about CENTEGIX, visit www.centegix.com.
THE CRISISALERT ADVANTAGE: WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
ONE BUTTON ACTIVATION
Wearable badge with a single button enables confident human action. Users are not required to download an app.
IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION
With the simple push of a button, alerts instantly reach administrators and responders.
TOTAL FACILITY COVERAGE
Our network secures every square foot of your property – there are no dead zones. Badges function everywhere.
AUDIO & VISUAL NOTIFICATION
Facility-wide alerts communicate emergency information using colored strobes, desktop alerts, and intercom integration.
LOCATION ACCURACY
Our innovative technology determines the location of the alert, down to an individual room.
EASE OF INSTALLATION
Solutions installed with no alterations to physical structures or electrical wiring are required.
CENTEGIX CrisisAlert vs Mobile Apps
CrisisAlert eliminates vulnerabilities related to app-only solutions and enables rapid incident response to every scenario.
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