The Safety Net Funding, administered by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Washington. This program provides a valuable pathway for eligible applicants to secure funding for protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology upgrades.

Eligible uses of Safety Net Funding funding include special education expenditures exceeding state formula allocations, services documented in ieps, must maximize other revenues first, and not for costs due to district philosophy, service delivery choice, or accounting practices.

Eligible applicants for the Safety Net Funding include school districts in washington, must demonstrate special education expenditures exceed state formula revenues, must maximize all state/federal revenue eligibility, and must document services and costs in ieps. Application details: submit applications demonstrating need with documentation, state safety net oversight committee reviews and awards, and technical assistance provided for application preparation. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Available for special needs exceeding state/federal funding.

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