School safety grant eligibility expanded to nonpublic and Tribal contract schools, and money appropriated.

HF 3495 expands eligibility for school safety grants to include nonpublic schools and Tribal contract schools in Minnesota, previously only allowing public school districts and charter schools to apply. The bill appropriates $24.3 million for 2024 (with additional funds for 2026) to fund security-related facility improvements, cybersecurity insurance premiums, and associated costs for eligible schools. It amends existing law to explicitly include these school types in the grant program and allocates up to $100,000 for grant administration. This one-time appropriation is available until June 30, 2029.