The bill modifies the existing intensive comprehensive law enforcement education and training program in Minnesota by extending deadlines for various requirements. Specifically, it changes the deadline for the commissioner to prepare grant application forms from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2025. Additionally, the institutions designated as education providers must develop a comprehensive law enforcement education and skills training curriculum by the same extended deadline. The curriculum is required to be completed in eight months or less and may incorporate existing training programs. The bill also updates the deadline for the designation of campuses to provide this training from October 1, 2023, to October 1, 2025.
Furthermore, the bill includes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2025 to support the Office of Justice Programs in continuing the intensive comprehensive peace officer education and training program. This funding is available until June 30, 2028. The effective date for the changes in the bill is retroactive to July 1, 2023, while the appropriation section becomes effective the day following final enactment.