Minnesota Schools Get New Safety Reporting Tools | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Starting July 1, Minnesota’s new school safety law requires every public and charter school to launch anonymous reporting systems—apps, websites, or hotlines—to flag threats. Schools have until June 2027 to draft policies, with systems live by July 1, 2028. The state’s $4 million grant fund helps schools build these tools, while another $1 million supports law enforcement investigations. Active reports trigger coordinated action across schools, state agencies, and police, with cases closed once risks are resolved or after two years of silence. This proactive, tech-enabled approach aims to…