Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF3892

Introduced
2/15/24  

Caption

School Resource Officers; grounds for reasonable force in schools modified, duties and minimum training requirements defined and established, and money appropriated.

Impact

This bill has significant implications for state laws governing the conduct of educational staff and school resource officers. By redefining what constitutes 'reasonable force' and specifying acceptable practices for managing student behavior, HF3892 intends to create a safer and more supportive environment for students. Additionally, it introduces mandatory training protocols for school resource officers, thus enhancing their preparedness to deal knowledgeably with youth, especially in matters concerning mental health and crisis intervention. This change may prevent abusive practices in schools while simultaneously ensuring that school resource officers are equipped with the skills necessary to effectively de-escalate potentially volatile situations.

Summary

House File 3892 seeks to amend existing legislation related to the use of reasonable force in education settings and the training standards for school resource officers in Minnesota. The bill specifically prohibits the use of prone restraints and certain types of physical holds that could harm students physically or emotionally. Such modifications aim to enhance the safety of students within educational facilities and to establish a clearer legal framework surrounding the actions that educators and authorized personnel can take when encountering potentially dangerous situations involving students.

Contention

Notably, there may be points of contention regarding the balance between maintaining school safety and limiting the authority of school personnel. Proponents of the bill argue that the restrictions placed on the usage of physical force will prevent abuses and protect the rights and well-being of students, particularly vulnerable populations. Detractors might raise concerns about whether these limitations could hinder educational staff and law enforcement's ability to maintain order and safety when necessary. Overall, the discussions surrounding HF3892 will likely bring various perspectives on appropriate disciplinary practices in schools and the role of law enforcement in educational settings.

Companion Bills

MN SF3929

Similar To Grounds for the use of reasonable force in schools modifications, defining duties and establishing minimum training requirements for school resource officers, and appropriating money

Previously Filed As

MN SF3929

Grounds for the use of reasonable force in schools modifications, defining duties and establishing minimum training requirements for school resource officers, and appropriating money

MN SF3534

School Resource Officers; public safety provided, grounds for use of reasonable force in schools modified, school resource officer duties defined and minimum training requirements established, school resource officer model policy development required, and money appropriated

MN HF3489

School Resource Officers; public safety provided, grounds for use of reasonable force in schools modified, school resource officer duties defined and minimum training requirements established, school resource officer model policy development required, and money appropriated.

MN SF3640

Grounds for use of reasonable force in school modification

MN SF3642

Provisions modification for prone restraint, certain physical holds, and reasonable force standards in schools

MN SF3641

Provisions modification for reasonable force standards in school

MN SF3643

Changes to prone restraints, certain physical holds, and reasonable force standards used on students repeal

MN HF2496

School resource officers (SRO) provisions modified.

MN HF2291

Prekindergarten through grade 12 provisions modified including general education accountability and transparency, education excellence, American Indian education, charter schools, discipline, teachers, special education, and early learning; and reports required.

MN HF5355

Limiting lead in school drinking water requirements modified, special revenue fund account established, and money appropriated.

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