INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 16 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 16, 2026)- Henry County schools recently received more than $285,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area legislators.

State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) said the program, which was established through legislation the General Assembly passed in 2013, provides matching grants to school corporations, accredited non-public schools and charter schools to help pay for critical safety improvements.

"School administrators face a number of responsibilities, and making sure their buildings are secure is among the most important," Barrett said. "Each grant will provide addit...