House File 901 amends existing law regarding the Law Enforcement Academy in Iowa, specifically addressing the training and certification of individuals seeking to become law enforcement officers. The bill allows individuals who are not certified law enforcement officers to apply for attendance at a level II academy training program if they have been hired or are intended to be hired by a law enforcement agency. Additionally, it requires applicants to provide proof of completion of a police science or criminal justice program at an accredited institution and to meet specific qualifications outlined in a new section.

The bill also introduces a new section that establishes criteria for military veterans and former federal law enforcement officers to qualify for reciprocity in Iowa without completing the level I academy training program. Veterans must have served a minimum of four years in the armed forces, have relevant military police experience, and provide documentation of their military service and training. Similarly, federal law enforcement officers must have served for at least four years and completed accredited training. The council will evaluate applications for reciprocity and develop guidelines for assessing military training equivalency, while also publishing an annual report on the program's outcomes.