Schools requirement to implement a wearable panic alert system

Summary

Starting in the 2026‑27 school year, every public, charter, and nonpublic school in Minnesota must provide each staff member with a wearable panic alert device that can trigger 911 calls and a campus lockdown. Schools must train personnel on proper use and share security information with local law enforcement. The state will provide a one‑time reimbursement to cover implementation costs, available through June 30, 2028.

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