The bill aims to enhance school safety in Minnesota by modifying existing provisions related to violence prevention and reporting requirements. It mandates that school districts and charter schools conduct annual violence prevention training for middle and high school students, which must include information on identifying warning signs of potential harm and the importance of reporting threats. Additionally, the bill introduces new reporting requirements for active shooter incidents and threats, requiring schools to electronically report these incidents to the commissioner of education and the Minnesota Fusion Center. The definitions of "active shooter incident" and "active shooter threat" are also established within the bill.

Furthermore, the bill appropriates funds for violence prevention and physical security enhancement grants to schools, with a focus on developing anonymous threat reporting systems. It specifies that grant applications must be submitted in a manner determined by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and it emphasizes equitable distribution of grants across geographic regions. The bill also requires annual reporting on the use of grant funds and the impact of the initiatives funded by these grants. Overall, the legislation seeks to bolster school safety measures and improve the response to potential threats within educational environments.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.038, 121A.06, 299C.055