IDAHO, USA — More than two dozen school districts and charters including several in North Idaho received funding this week for School Resource Officers. The funding came from the state’s Millenium Fund and will be administered by the Idaho Department of Education.
Some of the local districts that will receive funding include:
- Lakeland Joint School District
- West Bonner School District
- Plummer-Worley School District
- St Marie’s Joint School District
- Boundary County School District
- Orofino School District
- Genesee Joint School District
- Lapwai School District
- Lewiston School District
- Elevate Academy
“I’m so pleased that we were able to allocate funds to each applicant,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield. “It’s no secret that both in Idaho and nationwide, schools are looking to reinforce safety and security for students and staff, and this initiative is a step towards providing them with the environment they need to flourish.”
In total, the state will provide $2,201,415 to local schools to help fund the 27 SRO positions this year.
