SF2273

This bill, introduced in the Minnesota Senate as S.F. No. 2273, proposes appropriating funds for public safety in schools. It includes two main provisions:

1. Teacher and Staff Training for Dangerous Situations:

   • Allocates funds for fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the Commissioner of Education.
     
   • Grants will be provided to school districts to offer firearm simulator training for teachers, staff, and other designated personnel.
     
   • The purpose is to prepare school employees to respond to dangerous situations in schools.

2. Provision of Firearms to Teachers and Staff:

   • Allocates funds for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants for firearms with biometric gun locks to teachers, staff, and designated personnel.
     
   • The firearms would only be provided to staff in schools that are at least three minutes from law enforcement response.
     
   • Recipients of firearms must have firearm training before receiving them.

The bill is currently referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee for further review.