This bill proposes a new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 136A, that mandates the waiver of tuition for 12 credits of skills training as part of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board certified professional peace officer education. The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is required to implement this waiver, while the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota is requested to do the same. Additionally, the bill establishes a reporting requirement, mandating both boards to submit an annual report to the Office of Higher Education by July 1, starting in 2025, detailing the number of students who received tuition waivers in the previous academic year.

Furthermore, the bill includes appropriations from the general fund for fiscal year 2025, allocating funds to both the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. These funds are designated to cover the costs associated with the tuition waivers for peace officer skills training and the reporting requirements outlined in the new statute.