Minnesota HF3495 expands school safety grant eligibility to nonpublic and Tribal contract schools.

Minnesota HF3495 amends the building and cybersecurity grant program to include nonpublic and Tribal contract schools, allowing them to apply for grants to improve building security and cybersecurity. The bill appropriates funds for this purpose and allows the commissioner to reopen the grant application process if necessary. Grants can be used for security-related facility improvements, cybersecurity insurance premiums, and associated costs. The bill also appropriates money for grant administration and monitoring.

Minnesota HF3495 expands school safety grant eligibility to nonpublic and Tribal contract schools.

Minnesota HF3495 amends the building and cybersecurity grant program to include nonpublic and Tribal contract schools, allowing them to apply for grants to improve building security and cybersecurity. The bill appropriates funds for this purpose and allows the commissioner to reopen the grant application process if necessary. Grants can be used for security-related facility improvements, cybersecurity insurance premiums, and associated costs. The bill also appropriates money for grant administration and monitoring.