Subdivision 1. Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) "dangerous weapon" has the meaning given it in section 609.02, subdivision 6;
(2) "school" has the meaning given it in section 120A.22, subdivision 4; and
(3) "school zone" has the meaning given it in section 152.01, subdivision 14a, clauses (1) and (3).
Subd. 2. Reports; content. School districts must electronically report to the commissioner of education incidents involving the use or possession of a dangerous weapon in school zones. The form must include the following information:
(1) a description of each incident, including a description of the dangerous weapon involved in the incident;
(2) where, at what time, and under what circumstances the incident occurred;
(3) information about the offender, other than the offender's name, including the offender's age; whether the offender was a student and, if so, where the offender attended school; and whether the offender was under school expulsion or suspension at the time of the incident;
(4) information about the victim other than the victim's name, if any, including the victim's age; whether the victim was a student and, if so, where the victim attended school; and if the victim was not a student, whether the victim was employed at the school;
(5) the cost of the incident to the school and to the victim; and
(6) the action taken by the school administration to respond to the incident.
The commissioner shall provide an electronic reporting format that allows school districts to provide aggregate data.
Subd. 3. Reports; filing requirements. By July 31 of each year, each public school shall report incidents involving the use or possession of a dangerous weapon in school zones to the commissioner. The reports must be submitted using the electronic reporting system developed by the commissioner under subdivision 2. The commissioner shall compile the information it receives from the schools and report it annually to the commissioner of public safety and the legislature.
1993 c 326 art 1 s 1; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 9 s 7,8; art 16 s 13; 1998 c 397 art 9 s 1,2,26; art 11 s 3; 1Sp2005 c 5 art 2 s 26,27
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 121A — Student Rights, Responsibilities, And Behavior
Section 121A.01 — Definitions.
Section 121A.03 — Model Policy.
Section 121A.031 — School Student Bullying Policy.
Section 121A.035 — Crisis Management Policy.
Section 121A.037 — School Safety Drills.
Section 121A.04 — Athletic Programs; Sex Discrimination.
Section 121A.05 — Policy To Refer Firearms Possessor.
Section 121A.06 — Reports Of Dangerous Weapon Incidents In School Zones.
Section 121A.10 — Moment Of Silence.
Section 121A.11 — United States Flag.
Section 121A.15 — Health Standards; Immunizations; School Children.
Section 121A.16 — Early Childhood Health And Development Screening; Purpose.
Section 121A.17 — School Board Responsibilities.
Section 121A.19 — Developmental Screening Aid.
Section 121A.21 — School Health Services.
Section 121A.215 — Local School District Wellness Policies; Website.
Section 121A.22 — Administration Of Drugs And Medicine.
Section 121A.2205 — Possession And Use Of Epinephrine Auto-injectors; Model Policy.
Section 121A.221 — Possession And Use Of Asthma Inhalers By Asthmatic Students.
Section 121A.222 — Possession And Use Of Nonprescription Pain Relievers By Secondary Students.
Section 121A.223 — Possession And Use Of Sunscreen.
Section 121A.24 — Seizure Training And Action Plan.
Section 121A.25 — Chemical Abuse Preassessment Teams; Definitions.
Section 121A.26 — School Preassessment Teams.
Section 121A.28 — Law Enforcement Records.
Section 121A.29 — Reporting; Chemical Abuse.
Section 121A.30 — Pesticide Application At Schools.
Section 121A.31 — Safety Requirement Guidelines.
Section 121A.32 — Eye Protective Devices.
Section 121A.33 — Certain Mercury Use In Schools Prohibited.
Section 121A.335 — Lead In School Drinking Water.
Section 121A.336 — Notification Of Environmental Hazards.
Section 121A.34 — School Safety Patrols.
Section 121A.37 — Youth Sports Programs.
Section 121A.38 — Concussion Procedures.
Section 121A.39 — School Counselors.
Section 121A.41 — Definitions.
Section 121A.425 — Full And Equitable Participation In Preschool And Prekindergarten.
Section 121A.43 — Exclusion And Expulsion Of Pupils With A Disability.
Section 121A.44 — Expulsion For Possession Of Firearm.
Section 121A.45 — Grounds For Dismissal.
Section 121A.46 — Suspension Procedures.
Section 121A.47 — Exclusion And Expulsion Procedures.
Section 121A.48 — Good Faith Exception.
Section 121A.50 — Judicial Review.
Section 121A.51 — Reports To Service Agency.
Section 121A.52 — Nonapplication Of Compulsory Attendance Law.
Section 121A.53 — Report To Commissioner Of Education.
Section 121A.54 — Notice Of Right To Be Reinstated.
Section 121A.55 — Policies To Be Established.
Section 121A.56 — Application.
Section 121A.575 — Alternatives To Pupil Suspension.
Section 121A.58 — Corporal Punishment.
Section 121A.582 — Student Discipline; Reasonable Force.
Section 121A.585 — Notice Of Recording Device On A School Bus.
Section 121A.59 — Bus Transportation A Privilege Not A Right.
Section 121A.60 — Definitions.
Section 121A.61 — Discipline And Removal Of Students From Class.
Section 121A.64 — Notification; Teachers' Legitimate Educational Interest.
Section 121A.65 — Review Of Policy.
Section 121A.67 — Removal By Peace Officer.
Section 121A.69 — Hazing Policy.
Section 121A.70 — Secret Fraternities And Societies.