SF 3717
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/08/2026 08:59 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to education policy; modifying crisis management policy requirements;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.035, subdivision 2.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.035, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
School district and charter school policy.
(a) A school board and a charter
school must adopt a crisis management policy to address potential violent crisis situations
in the district or charter school. The policy must be developed cooperatively with
administrators, teachers, employees, students, parents, community members, law enforcement
agencies, other emergency management officials, county attorney offices, social service
agencies, emergency medical responders, and any other appropriate individuals or
organizations. The policy must include at least five school lock-down drills, five school fire
drills consistent with section 299F.30, and one tornado drill.new text begin The policy must provide for
the unique needs of students with mobility restrictions, sensory needs, developmental or
physical disabilities, mental health needs, and auditory or visual limitations in crisis
situations.
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(b) A school board or a charter school may adopt the model cardiac emergency response
plan provided by the commissioner under subdivision 1.