Schools requirement to implement a wearable panic alert system

This bill requires Minnesota schools to implement wearable panic alert systems that connect directly to 911 emergency services and can trigger campus-wide lockdown notifications. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, every school must provide these devices to all staff members and ensure they receive annual training on how to use them properly. The legislation also mandates that schools share security information like camera feeds and building maps with local law enforcement while retaining ownership of the data generated by the alert systems. The bill includes funding provisions to reimburse schools for the costs of purchasing and installing these panic alert devices.