HF1256

This bill ensures ongoing funding for law enforcement training reimbursements in Minnesota. It amends prior legislation to maintain annual funding of $6,000,000 for the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund, which supports training in use of force, crisis response, conflict management, cultural diversity, and autism training for law enforcement officers.

Key provisions include: - Training course requirements: Sponsors must submit course goals, objectives, outlines, instructor qualifications, and learning assessments for approval. - Instructor evaluations: After course completion, student evaluations of instructors must be submitted. - Course review process: All courses must be reviewed after the first year, with recurring reviews scheduled. - Training records maintenance: The Board must keep records of approved and denied courses, maintain a list of officers who complete training, and establish a data retention schedule. - Use of surplus funds: If funds remain after reimbursements, they may be used for additional board-approved law enforcement training. - Ongoing funding: The bill ensures that $6,000,000 is allocated annually starting in fiscal year 2026 and beyond.

The bill is aimed at improving law enforcement training standards and ensuring continuous funding for essential training programs.