Bill > HF3451

This bill appropriates money from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Minnesota School Safety Center, to provide grants for anonymous threat reporting systems to eligible educational institutions like school districts, charter schools, cooperative units, and Tribal contract schools. These grants, which require a 50-percent match from non-state funds, can be used for developing, purchasing, implementing, operating, and maintaining these systems, including compensating staff who respond to threats. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will oversee the grant application process, award amounts, and ensure equitable distribution across geographic regions, with a focus on schools outside the 11-county metropolitan area. The Department of Public Safety can use up to ten percent of the appropriation for administrative costs and technical assistance, and a report detailing grant awards and usage must be submitted to legislative committees by February 15th each year. This is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2028.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3451/