The bill amends Section 80B.11D of the Iowa Code to update the requirements for individuals applying for certification through level II law enforcement academy training programs. It specifies that applicants must provide proof of successful completion of a two-year or four-year police science or criminal justice program from an accredited institution approved by the academy. Additionally, the qualifications that applicants must meet are clarified to include either subsection 1 or 3 of section 80B.11H, which pertains to military veterans with active duty military police experience and federal law enforcement officers, respectively.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the provisions apply specifically to those applying for certification through a level II academy training program, replacing the previous reference to a "short course of study." It also stipulates that individuals who have not been hired by a law enforcement agency must secure employment within eighteen months of completing the level II academy training program to obtain certification. These changes aim to enhance the standards and requirements for law enforcement training in Iowa.