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Staats Announces School Safety, Mental Health Support Grants for Area School Districts
Representative Craig Staats of the 145th District in Pennsylvania has announced significant grant funding allocated to various school districts within the region to enhance school safety, security, and mental health support. The grants were awarded by the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) to ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.The funding, totaling $155 million from federal and state sources, was approved by the SSSC as part of the FY 2023-24 budget. Rep. Craig Staats expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, "I am thrilled to see...
Staats Bill to Create Statewide Child Abuse Database Passes House Committee
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) today announced the success of House Bill 321, known as the Enterprise Case Management Act, which passed the Children and Youth Committee unanimously. The bill, a part of Staats' efforts to enhance laws safeguarding children in foster care and adoption systems, is dedicated to the memory of Grace Packer, a 14-year-old girl tragically murdered by her adopted mother and her mother’s boyfriend."I am thrilled to see House Bill 321 officially pass committee," expressed Staats. "This is the first step in what I hope will be many in...
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