Governor Walz recently signed a new law regarding the use of restraints in Minnesota schools by School Resource Officers. Many have felt that this law is confusing, lacking clarity, and therefore places our SROs with too much dangerous liability. As a result, several school districts in Minnesota are now without any SROs.
In our last school board work session, I confirmed with our Superintendent, Mr. Elstad, that Owatonna Public Schools has been communicating on this topic with the Owatonna Police Department. There are no plans at this time to remove the SROs from Owatonna Public Schools. Currently, we have 2 officers, with the hope of someday adding a third.
Please let us know if you have any concerns, questions or comments!
Elizabeth for Owatonna Schools 
MN needs a special session to correct legislation that created problems related to SRO’S.
Thanks Elizabeth.
Ray
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