This Minnesota legislative bill aims to improve public safety in schools by setting up a pilot program that provides grants to local law enforcement agencies. These grants are intended to help the agencies purchase equipment specifically for responding to active shooter scenarios in schools. To be eligible for a grant, a law enforcement agency must either lack this type of equipment or not have enough of it to effectively cover all public schools in their area. The program prioritizes agencies with the greatest needs first.

The process requires agencies to submit a detailed application, which includes information about the schools in their jurisdiction, students' numbers, and specific challenges related to school design and location in terms of responding to shooter situations. Agencies also need to propose a plan for how and where the active shooter response equipment will be stored to ensure it can be accessed quickly when needed.

The bill also outlines financial backing with a specific allocation from the state’s general fund in fiscal year 2026 to support this pilot program. This funding is described as a one-time appropriation, meaning it's not planned as a recurring budget item but rather a specified amount available only once for this purpose.