UVALDE, TX – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) on Monday announced $1.5 million in funding from the Department of Education for the School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD).

“I am proud to see such significant funding go towards expanding mental health services, bolstering emergency transportation, and increasing school safety,” said Congressman Gonzales. “Thank you for the Department of Education’s continued support for Robb Elementary School and the Uvalde CISD. We are now one step closer to rebuilding our community after this horrific tragedy.”

Project SERV funds are authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and may be used for activities that help restore a sense of safety and security for the district’s students, teachers, staff, and families, and that address the specific needs of those individuals directly affected by the shooting. Such activities include mental health services for staff and students, and overtime pay for teachers, counselors, and security staff, and may take place over the summer in the form of additional summer programming.

On June 2, 2022, Congressman Gonzales sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona urging expedited approval for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) grant requests for School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV).