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 2026. 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. The program aims to support in-service training on the use of force, including deadly force, and allows for up to 2.5 percent of the funds to be used for administration and monitoring.

To qualify for reimbursement, training programs must meet specific criteria, including compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 626.8452, and approval by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. The training must incorporate scenario-based exercises, instruction on the effects of stress, de-escalation methods, and be provided at no cost to the officers or their agencies. Schools can apply for reimbursement at a rate of $450 for each officer who completes the training, with necessary documentation submitted to the Office of Higher Education. Definitions for "law enforcement agency" and "peace officer" are also included, referencing existing Minnesota statutes.