Education bill could fund grants to help schools fight cyberattacks
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Canceled classes in the wake technological issues brought on by cyberattacks has become a growing reality for school districts across Minnesota.
Most recently, Rochester, Minn. public schools had to close for day, while in February, Minneapolis schools experienced something similar. With cybersecurity becoming more prevalent, solutions to address attacks are gathering more attention too.
A new bill introduced in the Minnesota House aims to fund grants for Minnesota schools for basic security, whether its cyber or physical.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer, spoke with Deb Henton, Executive Director for Minnesota Association of School Administrators, on what schools are facing.
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