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SF2931 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Law enforcement grant program establishment and appropriation

Related bill: HF2454

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

This bill aims to establish a law enforcement grant program in Minnesota to recruit and retain law enforcement officers by providing financial support for their education.

Main Provisions

  • Grant Program Establishment: The program will cover the cost of tuition and fees at public postsecondary educational institutions for eligible students.

  • Eligibility Requirements:

    • Applicants must be Minnesota residents, have completed high school or equivalent, and be enrolled in a postsecondary program.
    • Must complete financial aid forms and not have a bachelor's degree or be enrolled for over 12 semesters.
    • Must maintain satisfactory academic progress and meet legal and child support obligations.
    • Eligible participants include current peace officers, their dependent children, or dependents of officers who have suffered a total and permanent duty disability.

  • Award Details:

    • Grants will cover 100% of tuition and fees after deducting other forms of financial aid.
    • In the case of fund shortages, awards may be proportionally reduced.
    • Grants are renewable each semester as long as eligibility criteria are met.
    • Additional eligibility is provided for students who withdraw due to military service, serious health conditions, or caring for a family member with a serious health condition.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • New Statute: Introduction of a specific statute (Minnesota Statutes chapter 136A.1245) dedicated to the law enforcement grant program.
  • Appropriation: Allocation of funds for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support this grant program.

Administration

  • The Office of Higher Education will manage applications, determine eligibility, and distribute materials to law enforcement agencies to promote the program.
  • Grants will be paid directly to the institutions where students are enrolled.

Relevant Terms

law enforcement grant, education, tuition, Minnesota, public postsecondary institutions, financial aid, peace officers, eligibility, recruitment, retention, higher education, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scholarship.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHigher Education
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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