SF1701

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1701, seeks to ensure ongoing funding for specific law enforcement training reimbursements. It amends prior laws concerning the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund, allocating $6,000,000 annually for law enforcement training. The funds may only be used to reimburse costs for training in the following areas:

• Use of force (Minn. Stat. § 626.8452)
  
• Crisis response, conflict management, and cultural diversity (Minn. Stat. § 626.8469)
  
• Autism training (Minn. Stat. § 626.8474)
  

The bill outlines requirements for training sponsors, including submission of course goals, outlines, instructor qualifications, and assessment plans. Additionally, instructors must submit student evaluations to the sponsor. The Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board) is responsible for maintaining records, reviewing courses, and ensuring compliance with learning objectives.

If funds remain after reimbursing approved courses, they may be used to cover other board-approved law enforcement training. The bill makes funding permanent starting in fiscal year 2026 and establishes guidelines for data retention and reporting.