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Office of Criminal Justice Grants

FY24-25 School Security Assessment Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
 

Overview

During the 2024-25 legislative session, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) received authority to administer $5 Million in pass-through funding for local law enforcement agencies to support the following activities: 

• conduct physical site security assessments for, and provide reports to, Florida private schools with recommendations on improving infrastructure and safety; 
• assist Florida private schools in developing active assailant response protocols, as well as develop/implement training related to active assailant responses (i.e., drills for students and school personnel); and/or
• consult with private schools in implementing a threat management program similar to those required under s.1001.212(12), Florida Statutes. 

Eligibility

This program is open to local law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida. Program activities must directly benefit Florida's private schools. 
 

Project Period

Awards will be for a 10-month period beginning September 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. Only eligible activities and services occurring during this period will be eligible for reimbursement.
 

Required Security Assessment Tool

The authorizing statute required FDLE to provide a standard site security assessment form. The Participating Agency is required to utilize the FDLE security assessment tool, provided through the Haystax system, when conducting duties related to this program. Upon final execution of an award by FDLE, the Participating Agency will receive a User Access Form to create an account in the Haystax system. 
 

Awards

Available funds will be distributed based on the operational needs for activities provided to each private school until all funds are exhausted or the program ends. After award execution, and prior to conducting program activities, participating agencies will be required to submit cost estimates for each school they anticipate serving during the project period. 
 

How to Apply

Eligible entities must carefully review and execute the School Security Assessment Agreement for State Financial Assistance. The signed agreement must be submitted to OCJGSFA@fdle.state.fl.us for final execution. Upon execution by FDLE, the Participating Agency will receive a signed copy and additional post-award instructions for submitting requests for system access, cost estimates, reimbursements, etc. 
 

Additional Information

More information about the School Security Assessment grant program, including post-award information, may be found on the School Security Assessment (SSA) Program webpage.