School safety video analytics grant program establishment and appropriation

This bill establishes a voluntary grant program in Minnesota to help schools implement video analytics software that analyzes existing security camera footage to improve safety. The program provides funding for schools to acquire, license, and maintain software that can detect threats early, monitor restricted areas, and send real-time alerts to staff and first responders without requiring new camera hardware. Participating schools must follow strict data privacy rules, including default facial image masking and limiting facial recognition to specific security purposes, while retaining local control over how they use the technology. The commissioner will award grants based on demonstrated safety needs and plans for training and evaluation, with reporting requirements to track outcomes and inform future policy decisions.