SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ) – After 97 percent of public schools in Wisconsin applied the first time, another round of grants is soon to be available for schools.
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says even with that response, they have enough money left over to offer a second grant, with a new focus.
“The schools are required to put ten percent of their teaching staff through a very high-level twelve hours of training on mental health issues of juveniles.”
He says it will also require a special group with one main focus.
“We are requiring that the school work with their law enforcement and counselors to put together a school safety intervention team to identify the at-risk kids.”
Schimel says focusing on mental health will make a difference now and in the years to come.
“We want to build in these requirements because those are going to be long-term solutions for us.”
Schools that applied the first time are able to apply again. $45 million dollars is being made available.
“The three percent of public schools that did not apply the first time are welcome to apply now and give it a shot this time.”
Schimel made his comments to a group of Republican supporters in Shawano County Tuesday.
