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HF 2377

Access to relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kim Hicks and 3 co-sponsors

HF 2377 would require Minnesota K-12 schools to provide or ensure access to relationship-building and de-escalation training, with state funding to implement it.

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Bill Summary · HF 2377

Summary of HF 2377 (Minnesota, 2025)

Overview

HF 2377 would require access to relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools and would include funding to implement the training. The bill is part of the Education and appropriations policy area.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a mandate that schools provide or ensure access to training focused on relationship-building and de-escalation for relevant school personnel and settings.
  • Provide an appropriation to support the implementation and delivery of this training.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

  • Access to Training: The bill would require that schools have access to, or provide, relationship-building and de-escalation training within the school environment.
  • Funding: The bill would appropriate state funds to implement or support the training program. Specific dollar amounts are not provided in the available summary.
  • Scope and Implementation: The exact scope (who must participate, frequency, standards, delivery methods) and implementation timeline are not detailed in the information available here and would be defined in the bill text and any subsequent amendments.

Who Is Affected

  • Minnesota K-12 education systems, including schools and school districts, would be affected by the requirement to provide or ensure access to the training.
  • School personnel and staff who would participate in or benefit from the training.
  • By improving school climate and safety, students would be indirectly affected.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025.
  • First reading and referral: Referred to Education Policy (Education Policy committee).
  • March 24, 2025: The author was updated to include Rep. Rehrauer.
  • Related bill: SF 2634 is the companion measure in the Senate.

Additional Context

  • The bill is positioned as both a training requirement and an appropriation, signaling a policy and funding commitment to relationship-building and de-escalation in schools.
  • As introduced, details such as specific training standards, delivery modalities (in-person vs. online), compliance mechanisms, reporting requirements, and implementation deadlines will be clarified in the bill text and any amendments during committee review.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Monitor HF 2377’s progress in the Education Policy committee for amendments and potential fiscal notes.
  • Review the companion SF 2634 for parallel provisions and differences.
  • Look for the full bill text to understand participation requirements, timelines, and reporting.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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