Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF2634: Relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools access requirement
Status: In committee, April 9, 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
- Bonnie Westlin (D) · primary sponsor
- Liz Boldon (D)
Latest actions
- : Author added Boldon
- : Withdrawn and re-referred to Education Finance
- : Referred to Education Policy
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF2634?
- SF2634 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools access requirement.
- What does SF2634 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 SF2634?
- In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Author added Boldon (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF2634?
- Bonnie Westlin (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SF2634?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF2634&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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