Initiative Demonstrates HID’s Commitment to Enabling Safer, Smarter Schools

AUSTIN – December 9, 2025 – HID and the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) are proud to announce that HID has underwritten 1,000 scholarships for the Foundations of School Security Leadership Certificate course. Through this initiative, which will continue throughout 2026, HID is reducing financial barriers that may limit access to essential training to help professionals learn how to protect schools against an emerging threat landscape while still maintaining an open and nurturing environment. In addition, the program will also provide the recipients with a one-year NCSSD membership to further support their professional development.

“HID is proud to partner with NCSSD in advancing school safety, a critical discipline dedicated to protecting students, teachers and staff,” said Mike Garcia, K-12 Evangelist HID. “Our team is dedicated to helping educate those responsible for safeguarding our schools, and this program represents a meaningful step forward in driving practical solutions and measurable results in K-12 safety.”

Created by leading school security professionals within NCSSD, the Foundations Certificate is a nine-part, self-paced online course built around the Path to Safer Schools framework. It equips participants with a holistic understanding and practical application of school safety and security—covering prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. This course is designed for every person directly or indirectly responsible for safety and security in both public and private schools—including directors, administrators, coordinators, specialists and staff.

“School administrators know how to run schools, but they are not security experts,” said Jason Stoddard, Board President, NCSSD. “They must rely on trained security professionals who are prepared to address any safety challenges that arise on K–12 campuses. The scholarships funded by HID will help ensure that school security coordinators and leaders receive the comprehensive training they need to respond to unexpected events in real time, meet emerging challenges, and manage their aftermath effectively.”

Enrollment is now open. To learn more and apply for a scholarship, visit https://hid.link/3Qz.

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About NCSSD

The National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) is a professional association dedicated to advancing the school safety profession through advocacy, education and collaboration. NCSSD provides training, certification and a national community for safety directors and school leaders committed to protecting students and staff.

About HID

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID’s products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and billions of things are connected through HID’s technology. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID has over 4,500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit hidglobal.com.

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