Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Frequently Asked Questions — Nonregulatory Guidance (October 19, 2023)
The Department will continue to provide support and resources to schools and communities on how to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students and educators. To that end, the Department held a webinar series to accompany the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections FAQ.
The first webinar was entitled "Building Stronger Connections: Engaging Families and Communities" and was held on November 30, 2022 at 2 pm.
The second webinar was entitled "Building Stronger Connections: Selecting High-Quality Evidence-based Strategies for Safe, Supportive and Healthy Schools Part I" and was held on December 14, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
The third webinar was entitled "Building Stronger Connections: Selecting High-Quality Evidenced-based Strategies for Safe, Healthy, and Supportive Schools Part II" and was held on January 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
The fourth webinar was entitled "Building Stronger Connections: Professional Development and Training for All School Staff on Strategies for Safe, Healthy, and Supportive Schools" and was held January 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
The fifth webinar was entitled, "Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Selecting Evidence-based Strategies to Support Adolescents in Middle and High School" and was held on April 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
The sixth webinar was entitled, "School Based Mental Health Services Grant Program (SBMH) and Mental Health Services Professional Demonstration Grant Program (MHSP)" and was held on May 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm.
More specific information regarding each of these programs is available at the links below.
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — Stronger Connections Grant Program:
Stronger Connections Grant Program Dear Colleague Letter
Stronger Connections Grant Program Allocations
Stronger Connections Grant Program GAN Assurances
Stronger Connections Grant Program GAN Assurances (Outlying Areas, Hawaii, Puerto Rico)
Stronger Connections Grant Program Requested Information Template
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - School-Based Mental Health Services Grant:
School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Notice Inviting Applications
School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Notice of Final Priorities
School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Brochure
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant
Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Notice Inviting Applications
Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Notice of Final Priorities
Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Brochure
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Supplemental Grants:
21st Century Community Learning Center BSCA Memo to States
21st Century Community Learning Center BSCA State Allocations