This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.44, to increase safe schools revenue and expand its availability to charter schools, cooperative units, nonpublic schools, and Tribal contract schools. For fiscal year 2025, the safe schools revenue for school districts will equal their safe schools levy, while for fiscal year 2026 and beyond, it will be the greater of $32,000 or the safe schools allowance multiplied by the district's adjusted pupil units. The safe schools allowance is set at $44 for fiscal year 2026 and later. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for safe schools aid for charter schools, nonpublic schools, and American Indian Tribal contract schools, ensuring they receive funding based on their enrollment and adjusted pupil units.

The bill also outlines the use of safe schools revenue, which must be allocated for specific purposes such as funding peace officers, drug abuse prevention programs, security measures, and mental health services. It mandates that school districts attempt to contract with local law enforcement for these services. Furthermore, the bill includes appropriations from the general fund to the Department of Education for safe schools aid, with the effective date set for the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 126C.44