The SHIELD Act is a proposed law that focuses on improving safety in schools across Minnesota. It requires that every school district includes specific safety measures in their long-term facilities maintenance plans. These plans must address health, safety, and environmental standards, such as air quality and lead removal. Additionally, schools need to have a plan for making their buildings safer, which might include physical changes to the buildings.

The proposed law also requires that schools must have a gender-neutral restroom and that these plans must be updated annually and approved by the state. If a school district decides to fund these improvements by issuing bonds, they must show that they can cover the debt payments with their expected long-term facilities revenue.

Moreover, the act proposes to increase funding for keeping schools safe and provides grants specifically for developing school security systems. Funds have been allocated to support the implementation of these safety measures.