그만큼 Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is investing $20 million in one-time, reimbursement-based funding through the FY 2026 School Security Grant to strengthen school safety across the state. Applications are due September 30, 2025, via the ePlan portal. District allocations are based on Average Daily Membership (ADM), with no local match required. Funding requests must align with vulnerabilities listed in each district’s School Security Assessment, and acting quickly is essential for Tennessee schools to secure their share.
The Grant at a Glance
- Program Name: FY 2026 Tennessee School Security Grant
- Total Available Funding: $20 million statewide
- Administered by: Tennessee DOE
- Application Due Date: September 30, 2025 (via ePlan)
- Distribution Method: ADM-based allocation per district
- 적임: Address gaps identified in School Security Assessments
- Program Type: Reimbursement; invoices/receipts required
Eligible Funding Uses for Tennessee Districts
According to TDOE guidance, approved uses of grant funds include:
- Communications and surveillance technologies to improve visibility and emergency coordination
- Panic alert devices for rapid incident response
- Violence prevention programs including bullying prevention and school culture initiatives
- Staff training focused on emergency preparedness and safety protocols
How Lightspeed Helps Tennessee Schools Qualify for the Grant
- 라이트스피드 스톱잇™
- 익명 신고 시스템: Enables students, staff, and families to safely and anonymously report bullying, threats, or self-harm. Features include real-time routing, two-way chat, 24/7 expert triage, escalation workflows, and integration with the Crisis Text Line for immediate intervention.
- Lightspeed Alert™
- School Safety Intelligence: Provides AI-driven monitoring of student digital activity to identify early warning signs of violence, self-harm, abuse, or crisis behavior. Alerts are reviewed by trained specialists and escalated to Tennessee district safety teams for timely response.
- Lightspeed Notify™
- Panic Button: Gives staff the ability to initiate one-touch emergency alerts that include incident context and location, helping schools coordinate rapid, life-saving responses
Action Steps for Tennessee Districts
- Review your School Security Assessment for references to anonymous reporting, threat detection, or panic alerting.
- Identify vulnerabilities around visibility, bullying, school culture, or emergency communications.
- Get a quote from Lightspeed Systems for Stopit™, Alert™, and Notify™ to include in your ePlan budget narrative.
- Prepare and upload required documents:
- School Security Assessment (June 2025)
- Emergency Operations Plan (by July 1, 2025)
- 2024–25 school drill logs
- Safety and emergency contact lists
- Signed assurances for compliance with TN Code §49-6-801 to 820
- Apply in ePlan by September 30, 2025 with a clear narrative linking Lightspeed solutions to your district’s documented needs.
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Contact Lightspeed Systems today for a personalized consultation, a custom quote, and hands-on support with your application.
Let’s ensure your district leverages Stopit™, Alert™, and Notify™ to strengthen safety while securing full reimbursement funding.
