Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this legislative bill is to enhance school safety in Minnesota by reallocating resources towards grants for law enforcement entry devices in schools. This aims to improve the security infrastructure of educational institutions.

Main Provisions

• Grant Funding for Law Enforcement Devices: The bill facilitates the allocation of grants specifically for purchasing law enforcement entry devices. These tools will likely aid law enforcement in responding more effectively to emergencies in schools.

• Reallocation of Unused Funds: It cancels the remaining balance from a previous 2018 school safety grant appropriation. The unused funds will then be repurposed under new grant guidelines focusing on law enforcement tools for schools rather than the prior intent.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Cancellation of Previous Appropriation: This bill rescinds any funds that remain unused from the 2018 appropriation designated for school safety grants. Rather than leaving these funds idle, they will be redirected to support the updated focus on law enforcement entry devices.

Relevant Terms

• School safety grants
• Law enforcement entry devices
• Appropriation cancellation
• Educational institution security