Bill > SF3983

This bill requires all elementary, middle, and secondary schools in Minnesota to implement or utilize an anonymous reporting system by July 1, 2028, to enhance school safety and prevent violence. Schools can either use the state's existing anonymous threat reporting system provided by the Department of Public Safety or establish their own local system that must be available 24/7 via a mobile app and multilingual crisis center, staffed by trained professionals. These systems must promptly forward reports to school teams, coordinate responses with law enforcement, and include evidence-based violence prevention training for students, teaching them to recognize warning signs and report concerns. The bill also mandates that schools promote public awareness of these systems and comply with data privacy laws. The Department of Education will maintain a list of third-party providers for these systems and will report annually to the legislature on the usage and types of reports received. The term "evidence-based" refers to programs or practices that have demonstrated a statistically significant positive effect on outcomes through rigorous research or have a strong theoretical basis for effectiveness.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3983/