INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 14 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2026) - Putnam County schools recently received more than $253,000 from Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).
Baird 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.
"To have safe schools, it takes preparation and resources," Baird said. "This program helps schools make needed security investments to prioritize the safety of their students, educat...