Minnesota HF541 establishes a reimbursement program for use of force training for peace officers, with $2.5 million appropriated for fiscal year 2025.

Minnesota HF541 creates a reimbursement program for use of force training for peace officers. The bill appropriates $2.5 million from the general fund to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education for reimbursement grants to postsecondary schools. These schools must offer training that satisfies specific requirements, including scenario-based training with nonlethal ammunition, instruction on stress effects, and de-escalation methods. Reimbursement is set at $450 per officer who completes the training.

Minnesota HF541 establishes a reimbursement program for use of force training for peace officers, with $2.5 million appropriated for fiscal year 2025.

Minnesota HF541 creates a reimbursement program for use of force training for peace officers. The bill appropriates $2.5 million from the general fund to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education for reimbursement grants to postsecondary schools. These schools must offer training that satisfies specific requirements, including scenario-based training with nonlethal ammunition, instruction on stress effects, and de-escalation methods. Reimbursement is set at $450 per officer who completes the training.