The legislative bill in question, referred to as HF No. Authored by Robbins, Repinski, and Gander, focuses on changes to education policies concerning the management of prohibited conduct (such as bullying) in schools in Minnesota. It aims to modify Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.031, subdivision 4.

Key components of the bill include: 1. Designation of a specific staff member in each school as the primary contact for dealing with prohibited conduct. 2. Mandatory action by school employees to address prohibited conduct if they witness it or have reliable information about it. 3. Setting a procedure to investigate incidents of prohibited conduct within three school days of receiving a report. 4. Requiring school administrators to, within 24 hours of receiving a report of prohibited conduct, notify the parents of both the student targeted and the student responsible for the prohibited conduct. 5. Prohibition of reprisals or retaliation against anyone reporting or providing information on prohibited conduct, with consequences set for those who engage in such actions. 6. Permission for anonymous reporting of prohibited conduct, though not to be solely used for determining discipline. 7. Provision of community resource information to all involved parties. 8. Consideration of special provisions for students with disabilities concerning prohibited conduct. 9. Emphasis on publicizing the policy via school communication channels and using it for new employee training. 10. Requirement for ongoing professional development for all school personnel to handle prohibited conduct effectively. 11. Rights for the alleged actor and affected students and their parents to access data related to the incident and challenge its accuracy.

Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the response to and management of prohibited conduct in schools, ensuring a timely, fair, and effective handling of such incidents while safeguarding the rights of all parties involved.