PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach County school district will receive federal grants to help stop school violence.
Representative Lois Frankel announced the distribution of funds on Tuesday.
Thank you to @RepLoisFrankel for helping @pbcsd secure a $1 million mental health grant from the federal government for our schools. The funds will support evidence-based mental health programs to reduce violence in schools. @561Sdpbc @alexandriayala Marcia Andrews pic.twitter.com/709wisgIdo
— The School District of Palm Beach County (@pbcsd) January 26, 2022
The district will use the nearly $1 million on evidence-based mental health programs.
Staff will be trained to educate students on how to identify, understand, and respond to warning signs and symptoms of violent behavior in themselves and others.