SF 3983 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Anonymous reporting systems requirement provision

This bill requires all public Minnesota K-12 schools to implement either a statewide anonymous threat reporting system or a locally designed system by July 1, 2028. The system must offer 24/7 anonymous reporting via mobile app and multilingual crisis centers, include evidence-based student violence prevention training, and coordinate with school teams and law enforcement. Schools using their own system must provide crisis center staffing, train school teams, and promote public awareness. Nonpublic schools are exempt, and schools using the state system must annually inform parents about the reporting options. The bill mandates these requirements to address safety concerns through accessible anonymous reporting mechanisms.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 7 edits · Mar 18, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to shift from a mandatory requirement for schools to implement anonymous threat reporting systems to a voluntary encouragement. The changes also removed specific deadlines for establishing local systems and reporting team formation, while adding new reporting requirements for districts that do choose to implement such systems. Additionally, the timeline for the Department of Education to provide a list of third-party vendors was extended.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a mandatory mandate for all schools to a voluntary encouragement for districts and charter schools to implement local anonymous threat reporting systems.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the obligation for schools from 'must' implement a system to 'is encouraged' to implement a local system.

Removed the requirement for schools to form a school-based team and notify the commissioner by September 1, 2026.

Added a new requirement for districts or charter schools that establish a local system to report specific details, including the system provider, contact info, and report statistics.

TIMELINE

Removed the July 1, 2028 deadline for schools to implement or promote a reporting system.

Extended the deadline for the Department of Education to provide a list of third-party vendors from January 1, 2027, to September 1, 2027.

Moved the annual reporting deadline for the commissioner of education from December 15, 2028, to January 15, 2029.

FISCAL

Added a provision stating that the Department of Education must use existing resources to meet the bill's requirements.

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Committee

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Education Finance

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

Referred to Education Policy

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors