Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF3929

Introduced
2/19/24  

Caption

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

Impact

If enacted, SF3929 would amend current education laws to include specific guidelines on the use of force by school personnel, particularly by SROs. These changes are intended to create a clearer framework that helps educators and officers understand their roles and responsibilities while ensuring that student interactions are handled appropriately. By instituting minimum training requirements, the bill seeks to prepare SROs for emergency response scenarios and improve decision-making in high-pressure situations.

Summary

SF3929 proposes modifications to the existing laws surrounding the use of reasonable force in schools, specifically defining the duties of school resource officers (SROs) and establishing minimum training requirements. The bill aims to enhance school safety by ensuring that SROs are adequately trained to handle various situations that may arise in educational settings. This initiative reflects growing concerns regarding school safety and the appropriate measures to protect students and staff.

Contention

The discussions surrounding SF3929 highlight notable points of contention, particularly the balance between school safety and students' rights. Critics may argue that establishing rigid guidelines on the use of force could lead to a disproportionate response in situations that require a more nuanced approach. Advocates for the bill emphasize the importance of training and accountability, suggesting that defined standards would lead to better outcomes in schools and help build trust between law enforcement and the community.

Companion Bills

MN HF3892

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

Previously Filed As

MN HF3892

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

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 HB2820

School safety; school resource officers

MN SF1292

Grounds required modification for a peace officer to use deadly force

MN SF688

Use of force in self-defense provisions modifications

Similar Bills

MN HF1938

Tax finance and policy bill.

MN SF1811

Omnibus Tax bill

MN HF5237

Education supplemental budget bill.

MN SF5234

Omnibus Tax bill

MN HF404

Various policy and technical changes made to fire state aid and police state aid programs.

MN SF361

Fire state aid and police state aid programs policy and technical modifications

MN SF20

Omnibus Tax bill

MN HF9

Tax finance and policy bill.