MONTGOMERY – Citing the importance of “protecting the health and safety of our children,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards.
According to a news release from Marshall’s office, the awards provide the opportunity to identify and recognize excellence and current trends in school safety throughout the state. The deadline to apply is Aug. 15.
“There is nothing more important than protecting the health and safety of our children, especially while they are in school,” Marshall said in the release. “As the key strategic partner with law enforcement, this annual program serves as a grassroots effort to identify schools and communities that build strong partnerships and embrace innovative safety technologies to protect and support their school children year-around.
“Each year, I am both impressed and encouraged by the depth of preparation, investment, and training these schools and communities demonstrate. As we enter a new school year, I look forward to continuing to spotlight the most effective school safety strategies, administrators, resource officers, parents, and students.”
The Safe Schools Initiative process will feature a four-phase application and review process designed to evaluate and enhance the safety of school protocols. Independent judges who will assess applicants for preparation and training, collaboration with local emergency response agencies, involvement of school resource officer or alternate security personnel, structure and innovation of safety technology, community participation, and law-related and prevention education.
For more information regarding the application process and complete instructions, visit https://www.alabamaag.gov/
