Montco Gets $1 Million For Emergency Training Of Students With Disabilities

NORRISTOWN, PA — School officials in Montgomery County have received a $1 million grant from the federal government to improve emergency planning for students with disabilities.

The STOP School Violence Prevention Grant from the Bureau of Justice will be administered by the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, which provides support to school districts across the county.

"This grant reaffirms MCIU's dedication to creating safe and secure learning environments for Montgomery County students and staff," the MCIU said in a statement. "The projects developed under this grant will serve as a model for enhancing school safety across regions."

Specifically, the grant will focus on improving emergency preparedness for students with disabilities, and will provide focused training for support staff in schools. A special training protocol will be developed in partnership with local law enforcement, and parents will be involved in formulating personalized strategies for individual students.

There will also be new curriculum put in place, including video-based trainings.

The grant will be administered between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2026.