PITTSBURGH — The state has designated about $2 million to help Pittsburgh Public Schools set young people on a better path.
It started as a pilot program called “Safe Passages” at Perry Traditional Academy, where attendance roughly doubled since the start of the program.
Channel 11′s Lauren Talotta has more details on the program through 7 a.m. on Channel 11 Morning News.
There was also a reduction in fights, Channel 11′s news partner the Trib reports.
City council will vote at its meeting later today. If approved — the goal is to launch the program at the start of the next school year.
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