Secondary schools in Arkansas have until September 22 to apply for $2,500 in funding in order to create a calming room on their campuses.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The deadline is approaching for secondary schools in Arkansas to apply for funding to create a calming room on their campuses through Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Take Good Care Calming Room initiative.
A middle school, junior high, or senior high school in each of Arkansas’ 75 counties will be awarded $2,500 to create a calming room that acts as a safe, quiet space for students dealing with stress or anxiety.
Calming rooms often feature soft lighting, tranquil colors, comfortable furniture, positive and inspirational messages, plus journals, coloring books, and other sensory objects.
Applications must be submitted by September 22, and an online application and guidelines can be found here. Public, private, and charter schools in Arkansas serving students ages 12 to 18 are eligible to apply.
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