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ModifiedfundingMN

MN Safe Schools Revenue Grant - FY2025 Applications Open

Minnesota Department of Education opens applications for Safe Schools Revenue grants. K-12 districts can apply for security infrastructure improvements including video surveillance systems.

Direct funding for video security upgrades with simplified procurement requirements.

MN Dept of EducationUpdated Dec 24, 2024

ModifiedpolicyMN

MN Statute 121A.035 Crisis Management Policy Update

Updated requirements for school district crisis management policies now include provisions for video evidence retention and sharing protocols with law enforcement.

New retention requirements may require VMS upgrades for compliance.

MN LegislatureUpdated Dec 24, 2024

ModifiedfundingIA

Iowa School Safety Infrastructure Grant Program

Governor's office announces $15M allocation for school security improvements. Priority given to video surveillance and access control projects.

Significant state funding with video surveillance explicitly prioritized.

Iowa DOEUpdated Dec 24, 2024

ModifiedfundingWI

Wisconsin School Safety Grant Round 4 - NOW OPEN

Office of School Safety opens Round 4 applications. $100M available for security improvements including video surveillance, access control, and communications systems.

Largest state school safety grant program - deadline approaching.

WI DOJUpdated Dec 24, 2024

ModifiedpolicyWI

Wisconsin Act 143 Implementation Guidance Updated

DOJ releases updated implementation guidance for Act 143 school safety requirements. Includes new recommendations for video surveillance coverage standards.

Coverage standards may require additional camera deployments.

WI LegislatureUpdated Dec 24, 2024

ModifiedfundingMI

Michigan School Safety Grant - Supplemental Funding Released

MSP announces supplemental $25M for school safety grants. Districts with existing security infrastructure eligible for upgrade funding.

Upgrade funding available - ideal for legacy VMS replacement projects.

MI State PoliceUpdated Dec 24, 2024

ModifiedpolicyMI

Michigan Public Act 270 - School Safety Requirements Effective

Public Act 270 takes effect requiring all K-12 schools to implement comprehensive safety plans including video surveillance standards.

Compliance deadline creates urgency for security system upgrades.

MI LegislatureUpdated Dec 24, 2024