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School Security Mandates & Window Film Requirement

As school safety legislation continues to evolve across the U.S., many states now require or recommend upgrades to exterior and interior glass to improve security, delay forced entry, and enhance protection for students and staff. This page provides an overview of current mandates and policies by state, with guidance on how safety and security window film can support compliance, improve glazing performance, and align with district safety plans and funding initiatives. 

​State Funding Available for Security Window Film

State funding for security window film is available in certain states as detailed below. If your state is not listed, it is because we have not found any information about funding available for security window film. Please contact us if you have more information about funding in your state, the application deadline has expired, or you have been awarded a grant and are looking for a security window film contractor.
Arkansas Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: Arkansas L.E.A.R.N.S. Act
  • Amount: $50,000,000
  • Application Deadline: August 2024
  • More Information: https://learns.ade.arkansas.gov/
​Connecticut Security Window Film Grant​
  • Name: The School Security Grant Program (SSGP)
  • Amount: $5,000,000
  • Application Deadline: April 28, 2023
  • More Information:
    • https://www.higheredgrants.info/Grant-Details/gid/22364
    • https://www.centegix.com/state-school-safety-standards/connecticut/​
Florida Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: School Hardening Act
  • Amount: $42,000,000
  • Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
  • More Information: https://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/#grantprograms 
Georgia Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: HB18 -Georgia School Security Grant
  • Amount: $115,000,00
  • Application Deadline: October 4, 2023
  • More Information: https://gsba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Safety-Grant-Application-2023-2024.pdf
Idaho Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: Securing Our Future Program
  • Amount: $14,100,000
  • Application Deadline:
  • More Information: https://schoolsafety.idaho.gov/grants/securing-our-future-sof-grant-program/
Indiana Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: Secured School Safety Grant
  • Amount: $100,000
  • Application Deadline: July 26, 2023
  • More Information: https://www.in.gov/dhs/grants-management/secured-school-safety-grant-program/
Iowa Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: School Safety Improvement
  • Amount: $50,000 per building
  • Application Deadline: September 1, 2024
  • More Information: https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/school-facilities/school-safety/governor-s-school-safety-initiative
Kansas Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: House Bill 2567
  • Amount: $5,000,000
  • Application Deadline: July 24, 2023
  • Link: https://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/School%20Finance/Action%20Items/Safe%20and%20Secure%20Schools%20Grant.pdf?ver=2022-05-19-130459-360#:~:text=House%20Bill%202567%20has%20been%20signed%20by%20Governor,Appropriate%20documentation%20must%20be%20kept%20for%20this%20grant.
Maryland Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: The Maryland School Safety Grant Program
  • Amount: $10,000,000
  • Application Deadline: September 29, 2023
  • Link: https://schoolsafety.maryland.gov/Documents/Grants/MCSS-Grants-FY23%20SSGP%20NOFA.pdf#:~:text=The%20Maryland%20School%20Safety%20Grant%20Program%20%28SSGP%29%20is,on%20the%20school%20facility%2C%20students%2C%20and%20school%20administrators.
Michigan Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: GEMS/MARS
  • Amount: $10,000,000
  • Application Deadline: March 24, 2022
  • Link: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/financial-management/grants/gems

Missouri Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: House Bill No. 2 and House Bill No. 14
  • Amount: 70,000,000
  • Application Deadline: September 29, 2023
  • Detail on Security Window Film: “Safety film for glass in exterior doors & sidelights.”
  • Link: https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/school-safety-grant-guidance-round-ii-fy2024
New Hampshire Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: SAFE Grant
  • Amount: $4,800,000
  • Application Deadline: August 11, 2023
  • Detail on Security Window Film: window film is covered under the access control category.
  • Link: https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-instructional-support/integrated-programs/stronger-connections-grant-program
New York Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: Office of Religious and Independent Schools
  • Amount: $45,000,000
  • Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
  • More Information:
    • https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/nonpublic-schools/revised.npse-guidance-7.10.23.pdf
    • https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/nonpublic-schools/npse-year-9-allocations-final-june-26-2023.pdf
    • https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/shelley-b-mayer/nys-senators-applaud-release-45-million-non-public
North Carolina Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: State Action Plan for School Safety
  • Amount: $74,090,302
  • Application Deadline: Unknown
  • More Information:
    • https://files.nc.gov/ncdps/documents/files/StateActionPlanforSchoolSafety_digital.pdf
Ohio Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: K-12 School Safety Grant Program
  • Amount: $215,000,000
  • Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
  • More Information: https://ofcc.ohio.gov/grants/ohios-k-12-school-safety-grant-program/ohios-k-12-school-safety-grant-program#:~:text=With%20Round%205%2C%20more%20than,much%20as%20%24100%2C000%20per%20building

South Carolina Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: 2023-24 Appropriations Bill
  • Amount: $20,000,000
  • Application Deadline: September 1, 2023
  • More Information:
    • https://ed.sc.gov/finance/grants/
    • https://www.windowfilmmag.com/2023/07/south-carolina-budget-earmarks-millions-for-school-security-upgrades/?oly_enc_id=3681D9232356B5W&oly_anon_id=a7047c51-0ae3-4db4-90ef-4343d7e2183f
    • https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:2a99b9b2-2b61-4c4c-bb0c-230076de4f25
    • https://governor.sc.gov/news/2023-12/governor-henry-mcmaster-reveals-school-safety-budget-priorities 
Tennessee Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: House Bill 0322
  • Amount: $20,000,000
  • Application Deadline: Unkown
  • More Information:
    • https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0322 
    • https://www.filmsandgraphics.com/tennessee-house-bill-0322-requires-security-window-film-in-schools/
Texas Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: School Safety Standards Grant
  • Amount: $800,000,000
  • Application Deadline: January 26, 2024
  • More Information:
    • https://tea4avcastro.tea.state.tx.us/eGrants/23-24/24888888/proguider4.pdf 
    • https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/adopted-school-safety-standards
    • https://tea4avcastro.tea.state.tx.us/eGrants/23-24/24888888/proguider1.pdf
    • https://tea4avalonzo.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/GrantProgramSearch.aspx
    • https://www.filmsandgraphics.com/texas-mandates-security-window-film/
Utah Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: School Safety and Support Grant
  • Amount: $72,000,000
  • Application Deadline: September 15, 2023
  • More Information: https://www.schools.utah.gov/schoolsafetysupportgrant#:~:text=During%20the%202023%20session%20the,and%20Support%20Grant%20for%20FY24.
Virginia Security Window Film Grant
  • Name: Security Equipment Grant
  • Amount: $250,000
  • Application Deadline: August 1, 2023
  • More Information: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/school-operations-support-services/facility-construction-maintenance/security-equipment-grants#:~:text=2023%2D2024%20Application%20Process,through%20a%20competitive%20grant%20process
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