Nonpublic School Health and Security Program
The Nonpublic School Health and Security Program funds Maryland nonpublic schools to enhance student health services and security measures, supporting safe and healthy learning environments.
Funder: Maryland State Department of Education
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (application deadline) | June 30, 2026 (final invoices due; grant period ends) | July 31, 2026 (final report due)
Funding Amounts: $2.5 million total; each eligible school receives a base award of $8,170 plus a per-student allocation based on FY2026 enrollment.
Summary: Supports health services and security enhancements in eligible Maryland nonpublic schools to ensure student safety and well-being.
Key Information: Funds are distributed by reimbursement; only schools that participated in both BOOST and Nonpublic Textbook Programs in FY2026 are eligible.
Description
The Nonpublic School Health and Security Program, administered by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), provides funding to eligible nonpublic schools in Maryland for the support of school nurses, other health professionals, and security enhancements. The goal is to help these schools maintain a safe and healthy environment for students, particularly those that enrolled BOOST Scholarship students and participated in the Nonpublic Textbook Program during Fiscal Year 2026. Funds may be used for salaries, training, medical supplies, mental health services, and security infrastructure such as surveillance systems and alarm systems.
