The bill outlines the requirements for the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) regarding the submission of a report on recruit training for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This report must include details such as the number of classes, start and end dates, total recruits enrolled and graduating, and the costs associated with each recruit and class. The report is due by January 8, 2026, to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means. The MPTC operates seven police academies and oversees an additional seven, training over 1,000 recruits annually. The report emphasizes the financial aspects of training, including tuition fees and the costs incurred by the MPTC.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language regarding the funding and operational costs associated with MPTC-operated academy classes. It specifies that the 8200-0222 account, funded by tuition fees capped at $3,200 per recruit, covers only a portion of the operating costs, with the MPTC needing to supplement the difference from other appropriations. The report highlights the fluctuating costs of training recruits, which can vary significantly based on factors such as lease and instructor costs, and notes that instructor costs alone exceeded tuition fees by over $1 million in FY25. The MPTC aims to provide high-quality training while managing the financial implications of increased demand for recruit training following police reform legislation.