MN SF2010

Establishes standards for active shooter drills in Minnesota schools for students in early childhood through grade 12, requiring drills to be accessible, developmentally appropriate, culturally aware, trauma-informed, and inclusive of accommodations for students with disabilities.

Prohibits active shooter drills from including sensorial components that mimic real-life shooting; distinguishes drills from "active shooter simulations" which may include realistic elements and are restricted to non-school hours with opt-in consent for grades 9-12.

Requires schools to provide parents or legal guardians at least 24 hours advance notice before drills and allow students to opt out without academic or attendance penalties; mandates post-drill debriefing time with access to mental health services before regular classroom activity resumes.

Mandates schools provide students in grades 6-12 at least one hour annually of evidence-based violence prevention training covering warning signs, threat response, and reporting procedures; requires the commissioner of education to develop a public list of approved evidence-based trainings by December 1, 2023.

Requires school boards to hold at least one annual meeting reviewing the efficacy, safety effects, and mental health impacts of active shooter drills; ensures students have opportunities to contribute to school safety planning aligned with Federal Emergency Management Agency recommendations.