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HF 4799

School safety video analytics grant program established, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Myers

Establishes a School Safety Video Analytics Grant Program to fund use of video analytics in Minnesota K-12 schools for improved security and incident response.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 4799

Summary of HF 4799 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

HF 4799 proposes the establishment of a School Safety Video Analytics Grant Program. The bill aims to support school safety efforts by funding the deployment and use of video analytics technologies to improve security and incident response in Minnesota schools. The program is accompanied by reporting requirements and an appropriation to support its implementation.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of the grant program

    • Creates the School Safety Video Analytics Grant Program (the grant program) to fund projects that utilize video analytics in K-12 school settings.
    • Grants are intended to enhance school safety measures, potentially including detection, monitoring, and rapid response capabilities through video data and analytics.

  • Funding and appropriation

    • The bill authorizes an appropriation to fund the grant program. Specific dollar amounts are not provided in the summary text available, but the measure directs state funds toward program administration and grant awards.

  • Eligibility and use of funds

    • Likely targets Minnesota K-12 schools and possibly other school facilities within participating districts.
    • Funds may be used for procuring video analytics software/hardware, integration with existing surveillance systems, training, and related implementation costs (exact eligible uses would be specified in the statutory language or grant guidelines).

  • Reporting requirements

    • The bill requires reporting on the program’s activities, including:
    • Allocation and use of grant funds
    • Outcomes related to school safety, risk mitigation, or incident response improvements
    • Metrics or performance indicators to assess effectiveness
    • Reports are typically due to a designated state agency or legislative committee; the schedule (e.g., annual reports) would be defined in the bill.

  • Oversight and administration

    • Delegates administration of the grant program to a relevant state department or agency (often the Department of Education or a closely related agency).
    • Establishes aplicable requirements for grant administration, application processes, selection criteria, and compliance.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries
    • Minnesota K-12 public schools and comparable educational facilities seeking to enhance safety through video analytics.
  • Secondary stakeholders
    • School districts, school safety coordinators, school resource officers, school administrators, and technology vendors providing analytics solutions.
  • State government
    • The Department of Education or the designated administering agency would oversee grant distribution, monitoring, and reporting.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative status
    • Introduced and referred to the Education Finance committee on April 7, 2026.
    • Co-sponsor: Andrew Myers.
  • Implementation timeline (typical, subject to bill passage)
    • If enacted, the program would be established upon enactment or a specified effective date.
    • First-year funding and grant cycles would be defined in grant guidelines and administrative rules, with reporting requirements commencing after the first year of implementation.

Notes

  • The summary above reflects the bill’s stated intent and provisions as described in the action history and title. The exact eligibility criteria, grant amounts, matching requirements (if any), reporting metrics, and enforcement provisions would be detailed in the full text of the bill and any related administrative rules.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize specific stakeholders (e.g., district administrators, safety coordinators) or extract and compare provisions to existing Minnesota statutes on school safety or grant programs.

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

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