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This bill requires Minnesota public, private, and charter schools to provide annual access to relationship-building and de-escalation training for school personnel, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. While participation is voluntary, schools that implement the training may receive priority for state professional development funding. The training aims to help school staff create safe, inclusive environments by developing skills in fostering positive relationships, preventing conflicts, and responding effectively to escalated situations. Recommended training components include developing professional relational skills, understanding the importance of positive interactions, cultivating inclusive school cultures, practicing effective communication, and implementing restorative discipline approaches. De-escalation training would cover topics like self-regulation, understanding Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports, and recognizing different phases of escalation. The bill also includes an appropriation of an unspecified amount in fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units to support the implementation of these training programs, emphasizing the state's commitment to improving school climate and staff preparedness.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2634&ssn=0&y=2025