Asked & Answered

Dr. Karla Neathery, AAEA Assistant Executive Director

Can our district use school safety grant funding for shatter proof glass?

No to "shatter-proof" but "shatter or ballistic resistant" is an allowable expenditure. The Arkansas DESE 2025 School Safety Grant Approved Expenditures lists shatter or ballistic resistant film or other reinforcement for glass under additional approved safety expenditures for grants.

School safety grant funds are intended to support the implementation of recommendations from the School Safety Commission, as outlined in Governor Sanders' Arkansas LEARNS Act, and to ensure a safe environment for students and staff. A prioritized list of eligible expenses is included in the attached document (School Safety Grant Priorities). Please see COM-25-048 for additional information.

If you have questions for Dr. Neathery, email her at k.neathery@theaaea.org.