Use of force training reimbursement program establishment and appropriation

This bill establishes a state-funded reimbursement program for postsecondary schools that provide certified in-service use-of-force training to peace officers in Minnesota. It appropriates $2.5 million from the general fund to reimburse schools $450 per officer for training that meets specific requirements, including scenario-based exercises with nonlethal ammunition, stress management instruction, de-escalation techniques, and bias training. The training must be free for peace officers and law enforcement agencies, and schools must submit officer details to the Office of Higher Education for reimbursement. The program directly affects certified peace officers and the educational institutions delivering their required training.