169 schools in 36 districts across Connecticut will receive money to improve security as part of a state grant program.  Danbury's share of the funding is $55,401.  There is a local match of $36,381.  The money will be split between five schools: King Street Intermediate, King Street Primary, Morris Street, South Street and The Alternative Center for Excellence.

While 111 applications for proposed infrastructure projects in 604 school buildings were received, this is only the first round of funding.  Governor Dannel Malloy says bond money will be found to fund all of the applicants who submitted forms.

The first $5 million in funding under the Gun Violence Prevention and Children's Safety Act will be divided among 169 schools.  He says the money will be used to reimburse the schools for infrastructure improvements in the wake of last December's shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  The funding will pay for improvements such video cameras, door locks and other security systems, but not for the hiring of security guards.

Malloy says the improvements can't stop every random act of violence, but will help ensure the state's schools are as safe as possible.