Pennsylvania Senator Scott Martin announced that the state has expanded its school safety initiatives by enhancing the Safe2Say Program and security training. This development builds on a 2018 law he co-authored.
“I co-authored a law in 2018 that created some of the biggest improvements in school safety in PA’s history,” said Scott F Martin, Pennsylvania State Senator from 13th District (R). “We recently acted on recommendations to further improve these efforts by strengthening the Safe2Say Program, improving school security training, and more!”
According to Martin, new legislative action aims to strengthen Pennsylvania’s school safety programs. The initiatives expand the Safe2Say Something system, enhance staff training, and provide additional resources for threat prevention and student support services statewide.
The Safe2Say Something Program, launched in 2019, allows students and community members to anonymously report safety concerns. Since its inception, it has received over 100,000 tips, contributing to the prevention of potential acts of violence and self-harm in Pennsylvania schools.
Pennsylvania has allocated more than $70 million for school safety and security improvements in 2025. This includes new funding for training and mental health support. The grants are administered through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Martin is a Republican senator representing Pennsylvania’s 13th District and chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. A former county commissioner and youth advocate, he has focused his legislative work on education, public safety, and fiscal responsibility.
