HF3220 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Grants to schools for law enforcement entry devices provided, unused portion of an appropriation cancelled, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3426
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill aims to enhance school safety in Minnesota by reallocating funds and providing financial support to schools for purchasing law enforcement entry devices. These devices are intended to ensure law enforcement can quickly and safely enter school buildings in emergencies.
Main Provisions
- School Grants: The bill specifies that schools will receive grants to acquire tools and equipment necessary for law enforcement officers to gain entrance into school premises, such as special keys or other entry devices.
- Fund Reallocation: It seeks to cancel any unspent funds from a previous 2018 appropriation designated for school safety improvements and redirect these funds to the new grant program.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill proposes canceling the unused balance from a prior school safety grant initiative (2018) and repurposing those funds to support the current effort to improve law enforcement access to schools.
Relevant Terms
- School Safety
- Education Finance
- Law Enforcement Entry Devices
- School Grants
- Funding Reallocation
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Capital Investment on: April 29, 2025 09:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Finance |
| April 21, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Finance |
| April 22, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed | Capital Investment |
| April 22, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed | Capital Investment |
| April 29, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 29, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill cancels any unobligated funds from the 2018 school safety grants appropriated under Laws 2018 chapter 214, article 1, section 4, subdivision 3.",
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"citation": "Laws 2018 chapter 214 article 1 section 4",
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