MN SF2480

School districts and intermediate districts must include a "safe schools plan" for each school site in their ten-year facilities plans, identifying physical modifications to improve student and staff safety.

$100,000,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2024 to the Department of Public Safety for school security grants to school districts and charter schools, with grants capped at $300,000 per district.

Grant funds must be used to contract with approved vendors for comprehensive, integrated security systems including bullet-resistant doors and windows, access control systems, mass notification systems, and emergency building access for first responders.

The Minnesota School Safety Center must maintain a list of authorized vendors and provide technical assistance to districts and charter schools implementing security systems.

Grant applications must be received by August 1, 2024, with priority given to facilities serving the largest number of students in each geographic region, and reports required to legislative committees by February 15 each year.