The bill amends Arkansas Code 12-9-209 to expand the eligibility for reimbursement of training costs for law enforcement officers. It now includes any law enforcement agency recognized by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, in addition to counties, cities, towns, and state agencies. The reimbursement process remains similar, requiring the employing agency to reimburse the training costs incurred by the previous employer if the officer is hired within 18 months of completing their training. The reimbursement amount varies based on the time elapsed since training completion, with specific percentages outlined for different time frames.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if an employing agency fails to reimburse the training costs as required, the entitled agency can notify the Treasurer of State, who will withhold the reimbursement amount from the employing agency's county or municipal aid. Furthermore, it allows private communities with populations over 5,000 that employ certified law enforcement officers to seek reimbursement for training costs, which can then be remitted to the entity that initially covered those expenses.