The bill appropriates $6,000,000 from the state government special revenue fund for fiscal year 2025 to develop digital geographic information system (GIS) mapping data for school facilities in Minnesota. The funds are designated for the commissioner of public safety to issue grants to the seven regional emergency communications boards. These boards are required to use the grant funds exclusively for creating GIS mapping data for various educational institutions, including school districts, charter schools, and Tribal contract schools, ensuring that the data is compatible with the National Emergency Number Association's Civic Location Data Exchange Format Standard.
Additionally, the bill mandates that each regional communication board must complete the mapping project and report its completion to the commissioner by July 1, 2026. The commissioner has the authority to grant reasonable extensions for project completion upon request. This funding is characterized as a one-time appropriation, emphasizing the bill's focus on enhancing public safety through improved emergency response capabilities in educational settings.