[ST. PAUL, MN] – After meeting with law enforcement, legislative leaders, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz today issued the following statement on making significant progress toward bringing remaining school resource officers back into schools.

“Last night I had a productive meeting with law enforcement and legislative leaders where we made significant progress in coming to an agreement that will help ensure school safety. Law enforcement leaders came to the Attorney General with valid questions, and I am grateful for the Attorney General’s binding opinion clarifying that school resource officers can continue to do their jobs effectively. I am committed to further addressing this issue next legislative session and eager to see school resource officers return to schools as soon as possible.”