Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance public safety by allowing school staff who are trained and permitted to carry firearms. It seeks to provide these staff members with proper training to handle situations involving active shooters.

Main Provisions

• Training Program Establishment: The bill mandates the creation of a firearm training program for school and postsecondary institution teachers and employees. This program will focus on responding to active shooter situations.
• Annual Training Requirement: The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is responsible for organizing this training at least once a year.
• Cost and Accessibility: The training will be provided at no cost to teachers and employees of public schools, including charter schools and postsecondary institutions.
• Eligibility Criteria: Only those who have completed training for a firearm carry permit within a year or already possess a carry permit are eligible to enroll in the training program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill would amend existing Minnesota Statutes to include new provisions under which certain school staff can be trained and allowed to carry firearms.
• It amends current firearm carry regulations by integrating a specialized training component for school personnel focused on active shooter scenarios.

Relevant Terms

• Active shooter
• Firearm training
• Permit to carry
• Public safety
• School staff