Minnesota lawmakers propose school safety legislation
Mar 30, 2023 09:14AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: This image provided by 3D Response Systems shows buttons installed in a school that let staff immediately contact emergency responders in the event of a threat. (Courtesy of 3D Response Systems)
By Callan Gray - KSTP 5 News - March 29, 2023
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing adding resources for school districts to improve school safety. A bill introduced earlier this month would create a $100 million fund for districts to tap into for physical building improvements.
Districts that apply for the funding are required to have a facilities plan, which includes a plan for each site that identifies physical changes that would improve safety. Each district could apply for up to $300,000 for modifications, including adding bullet-resistant interior doors and windows, ballistic wall panels, remote lockdown activation systems and emergency building access for first responders, among others.
To read the full story, visit the KSTP 5 News site here.
By Callan Gray - KSTP 5 News - March 29, 2023
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing adding resources for school districts to improve school safety. A bill introduced earlier this month would create a $100 million fund for districts to tap into for physical building improvements.
Districts that apply for the funding are required to have a facilities plan, which includes a plan for each site that identifies physical changes that would improve safety. Each district could apply for up to $300,000 for modifications, including adding bullet-resistant interior doors and windows, ballistic wall panels, remote lockdown activation systems and emergency building access for first responders, among others.
To read the full story, visit the KSTP 5 News site here.
