Safe schools revenue increase

SF 3094 increases funding for school safety programs in Minnesota by revising how "safe schools revenue" is calculated for school districts. Starting in fiscal year 2026, districts will receive revenue based on $44 per pupil unit (instead of a flat $100,000), and cooperative school units (like shared programs) will receive $18 per pupil unit starting in 2027. The bill mandates that these funds be used exclusively for specific safety measures, including hiring school safety personnel, security upgrades, mental health services, drug prevention programs, and cybersecurity. This directly affects all Minnesota public school districts and cooperative education units that enroll students.