Schools required to implement a wearable panic alert system, and money appropriated.

This bill requires all schools in Minnesota to implement wearable panic alert systems by the 2026-2027 school year. The law mandates that every staff member at each school facility receive a device capable of transmitting emergency alerts to 911 and triggering campus-wide lockdowns. Schools must provide annual training on using these devices and grant local law enforcement access to security information like camera feeds and building maps. The legislation also authorizes a one-time appropriation from the general fund to reimburse schools for the costs of purchasing and installing these systems.