29 September 2005
Governor promotes safe and drug-free schools
Ensuring the safety of children is one of the top responsibilities of government, Governor Kathleen Sebelius said today as she awarded more than $750,000 to help keep schools safe and drug-free.
“Kids can’t learn if they don’t feel safe. They also can’t learn if they are abusing drugs or alcohol. We have a responsibility to make sure our schools are safe and free of drugs. And we want to help parents and communities be involved in kids’ education,” Governor Sebelius said.
Through the Governor’s discretionary portion of the Federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act grant program, 16 schools and community projects received a total of $753,924. These efforts are designed to prevent violence in and around schools; prevent illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs; and involve parents and communities in their efforts. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Recipients of the Governor’s discretionary portion of the Federal Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act grant program
| County | Program | Grant Award |
| Chase County | USD #284 | $65,000 |
| Crawford County | Southeast Kansas Education Service Center | $35,406 |
| Finney County | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Finney County | $51,655 |
| Harper County | USD #361 Anthony-Harper | $21,424 |
| Johnson County | Lifeskills Management Center | $18,497 |
| Lyon County | USD #253 Emporia School District | $85,000 |
| Marion County | Communities In Schools of Marion County, Inc. | $54,030 |
| Marshall County | Big Brothers Big Sisters Pony Express | $50,095 |
| Norton County | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Norton, Kansas | $ 9,763 |
| Riley County | Ogden Elementary School – USD 383 | $45,299 |
| Riley County | Riley County Community Corrections Juvenile Services | $46,103 |
| Sedgwick County | Regional Prevention Center of Wichita/Sedgwick County | $55,594 |
| Shawnee County | Family Service and Guidance Center | $21,771 |
| Shawnee County | Shawnee County Family Resource Center | $68,013 |
| Shawnee County | United Way of Greater Topeka – Success By 6 | $76,274 |
| Wyandotte County | YWCA of Greater Kansas City | $50,000 |
