Sen. Cruz Applauds Department of Educations Initial Recovery Support Funding to Santa Fe Through Project SERV

This is a crucial first step in federal funding to help the Santa Fe High School community recover Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. (HOUSTON Texas) Following the horrific school shooting at Santa Fe High School today the Department of Education announced $1 million in federal funds for the Santa Fe Independent School District through a Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant. Last week at a roundtable discussion on school safety with Texas leaders and victims of the school shooting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged for federal funds to be dispersed in an expedited manner to assist in recovery for the Santa Fe educational community.

This a crucial first step in federal funding to help the Santa Fe High School community recover" Sen. Cruz said. I applaud Secretary DeVos for expediting this grant and will continue to work to ensure Santa Fe High School receives the assistance it needs. I also remain committed to working with the Governor the Administration and my Congressional colleagues to put an end to these violent crimes and protect our students."