Minnesota HF2496 modifies school resource officer duties, training, and hiring practices.

Minnesota HF2496 amends provisions related to school resource officers (SRO) in the state. The bill updates SRO duties to include detecting juvenile exploitation, investigating crimes in schools, identifying vulnerabilities in school facilities, and conducting safety drills. SROs must not use force solely to enforce school rules. The Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training must prepare learning objectives for SRO training, focusing on the juvenile justice system, legal standards for using force, de-escalation techniques, and responding to mental health crises.

Minnesota HF2496 modifies school resource officer duties, training, and hiring practices.

Minnesota HF2496 amends provisions related to school resource officers (SRO) in the state. The bill updates SRO duties to include detecting juvenile exploitation, investigating crimes in schools, identifying vulnerabilities in school facilities, and conducting safety drills. SROs must not use force solely to enforce school rules. The Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training must prepare learning objectives for SRO training, focusing on the juvenile justice system, legal standards for using force, de-escalation techniques, and responding to mental health crises.