Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF2377: Access to relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools required, and money appropriated.
Status: In committee, April 22, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to education; requiring access to relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.
From the introduced text, March 14, 2025:
A bill for an act relating to education; requiring access to relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [121A.036] SCHOOL DE-ESCALATION TRAINING.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Annual training opportunity.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) All school personnel in Minnesota public, private, and charter schools, including teachers, administrators, building staff, and support staff, must have access to annual training on creating safe and inclusive environments using evidence-based best practices on relationship-building and de-escalation strategies. School personnel are encouraged but not required to complete the training. Schools are encouraged to integrate the training into existing professional development programs and schedules to maximize accessibility. Schools that implement the training may be eligible for priority consideration for state professional development aid and other funding opportunities, provided the training meets state-established requirements.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) The training must equip school personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a positive school culture, prevent conflicts, and appropriately respond to escalated situations. Schools are encouraged to adopt policies that support widespread participation and ensure that all staff have access to ongoing learning on relationship-building and de-escalation strategies.] new text …
Sponsors
- Kim Hicks (D) · primary sponsor
- Kari Rehrauer (D)
- Bianca Virnig (D)
- Cheryl Youakim (D)
Latest actions
- : Author added Youakim
- : Author added Virnig
- : Author added Rehrauer
- : Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
Common questions
- What is HF2377?
- HF2377 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Access to relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools required, and money appropriated.
- What does HF2377 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to education; requiring access to relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.
- What is the status of HF2377?
- In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Author added Youakim (April 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF2377?
- Kim Hicks (D), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF2377?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF2377&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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