HF2088

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to introduce new requirements for school districts in Minnesota regarding their contracts with school resource officers (SROs). This aims to promote transparency and accountability in how these contracts are managed and reported.

Main Provisions

• Contract Compliance: The bill specifies that any school board that engages in contracts for the services of school resource officers must ensure that these contracts comply with an existing statute, section 626.8482.

• Annual Reporting Requirement: School boards are required to submit an annual report to the commissioner of education. This report must include specific details about the contracts for school resource officer services:

  • The law enforcement agency providing the officers.
  • The start and end dates of each contract.
  • The number of school resource officers hired under the contract.
  • The specific school sites where these officers are assigned.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill amends an existing statute (Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 123B.02 subdivision 25) by adding new requirements regarding the annual reporting of contracts for school resource officers. This amends previous practices and sets out a structured format for data submission to enhance oversight.

Relevant Terms

school resource officer, annual report, law enforcement agency, contract compliance, school board, transparency, accountability, Minnesota Statutes.