The bill establishes a reimbursement program for use of force training for peace officers in Minnesota, appropriating $2,500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2025. The funds will be allocated to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education to provide grants to postsecondary schools certified in professional peace officer education. These grants are intended to support in-service training programs that cover the use of force, including deadly force, and will allow for up to a specified percentage of the funds to be used for program administration and monitoring.

To qualify for reimbursement, the training programs must meet specific criteria, including approval by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, the use of scenario-based training with nonlethal ammunition, and instruction on the physical and psychological effects of stress. Additionally, the training must cover de-escalation methods and be provided at no cost to the peace officers or their agencies. Schools offering compliant training can apply for reimbursement at a rate of $450 per officer who completes the program, with necessary documentation submitted to the Office of Higher Education.