This bill mandates the establishment of anonymous reporting systems in Minnesota schools to enhance safety and address potential threats. It encourages school districts and charter schools to implement local systems that allow for 24/7 anonymous reporting through mobile applications and multilingual crisis centers. The systems must include trained crisis intervention staff, promote public awareness, and ensure compliance with data privacy laws. Schools that do not create their own systems are encouraged to inform their communities about the statewide anonymous threat reporting system provided by the Department of Public Safety.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to provide a list of third-party anonymous reporting systems by September 1, 2027, and mandates annual reporting on the usage of these systems starting January 15, 2029. Schools may accept funding from various sources to support these systems, and the bill emphasizes that such funding does not alter the established requirements for the reporting systems. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.