House Republicans released their school safety agenda last week, which includes provisions to protect students as they learn, provide mental health care to those who need it, and to hold violent criminals accountable. Representative Roger Skraba (R-Ely) released the following statement.
“Minnesotans are asking for real answers, not political talking points. We believe in policies that strengthen school safety, provide support for struggling kids, and make sure those committing crimes face consequences. That’s how we make a difference, said Rep. Skraba.”
Provisions House Republicans will pursue include:
• Expanding school safety funding to non-public schools Democrats ignored pleas from the Minnesota Catholic Conference in 2023 to make non-public schools eligible for security funding allocated to public schools
• School security grants (including the SHIELD Act - HF 15)
• Flexibility for school funding streams to be used for safety improvements • Making School Resource Officers available to every school
• Repeal or amend the Democrats’ prohibition on doctors using their best medical judgment, instead of leaving their hands tied with political decisions made by the Democrat trifecta
• Boost funding for mental health treatment beds
• Mandatory minimum prison sentences for repeat gun criminals and for straw purchasers who enable a violent crime
