SF 2963

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/14/2020 08:48am

A bill for an act
relating to education; requiring a school safety assessment policy; proposing coding
for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [121A.35] SAFETY ASSESSMENT POLICY.
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new text begin A school board and a charter school must adopt a safety assessment policy that establishes
a process for assessment of and intervention with a student whose behavior may pose a
threat to the safety of school staff or students. The policy must be consistent with the
Minnesota school safety center's recommendations. The policy must include a procedure
for parent notification and student referral as appropriate. Nothing in this section precludes
school personnel from acting immediately to address an imminent threat.
new text end