H.F. 1026 Summary

• Amends Minnesota Statutes section 127A.052 to extend the School Safety Technical Assistance Center at the Department of Education to help districts and schools provide safe and supportive learning environments.

• Center services include evidence-based policy review, single point-of-contact services for schools and parents, data gathering and analysis, assistance with Minnesota student survey results, education and skill building, multisector planning activities, and administrative support for violence prevention.

• Center must compile evidence-based resources, establish a central repository for prohibited conduct information including training materials and model programming, assist with parent engagement strategies, and consult with social media experts.

• Center staff includes a director, data analyst coordinator, and trainers providing fee-for-service training; commissioner provides administrative services based on annual budget and work program submitted by center director.

• Center is voluntary and advisory with no enforcement, rulemaking, oversight, or regulatory authority; removes previous June 30, 2019 expiration date.