MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann issued the following statement on legislative Republicans’ call for a special session to address school safety:

“School resource officers play a critical role in ensuring school safety. But sadly, our schools are less safe today due to the Minnesota DFL’s extreme, single-party control, and their zealous anti-police agenda has put students, teachers, and staff in danger. 

Governor Tim Walz and legislative Democrats should listen to the serious concerns raised today by law enforcement and legislative Republicans, who are calling for an immediate and brief special session to address this critical issue.

I encourage all Minnesotans who support a special session to address this critical gap in school safety to contact their elected officials.”

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