MN SF3996

School boards and charter schools must adopt evidence-based school safety plans to prevent human-caused safety incidents, with plans due to the School Safety Center for approval by May 1, 2028

The School Safety Center must develop a model school safety plan by September 1, 2026, review local plans, administer grants, and employ at least two licensed school mental health professionals (psychologist, social worker, or counselor)

Schools that fail to submit or receive approval for an evidence-based plan by August 15, 2028 must notify parents, students, and staff; those without approved plans by August 30, 2028 must adopt a plan developed with the School Safety Center

A School Safety Advisory Council is established consisting of nine members including three high school students, two violence survivors under age 21, two parents, and mental health professionals, with appointments by September 1, 2026

Appropriates unspecified amounts from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 for developing the model plan, creating the advisory council, and assisting schools with implementation