School safety is a matter of great concern to community
members as well as education and public safety professionals across the nation.
The Comprehensive School Safety Initiative (CSSI) funds rigorous research to
produce practical knowledge that can improve the safety of schools and
students. The Initiative is carried out through partnerships between
researchers, educators, and other stakeholders; including law enforcement,
behavioral and mental health professionals, courts, and other justice system
professionals. Projects funded under the CSSI are designed to produce knowledge
that can be applied to schools and school districts across the nation for years
to come.
Technology is an essential element of safety practices in
schools of all sizes and grade levels. Use of school safety technology has
increased in recent years. For example, the National Center for Education
Statistics reports that the percentage of schools employing security cameras
increased from 19% in 2000 to 75% in 2014.
This solicitation, which is part of the CSSI, seeks
applications for funding to support projects to:
1. demonstrate
and evaluate the application of existing technologies to improve school safety;
or that
2. develop,
demonstrate, and evaluate innovative, new technologies that can improve the
safety of schools.
The deadline for applications under this funding opportunity
is March 30.
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