MINORITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that local law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with local school districts serving grades 9-12 and local community colleges, may create Minority Internship Recruitment Programs that focus on preparing minority youth for careers in law enforcement. Provides that the internships shall provide college credit for the participants. Further provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, the State Board of Education, and the Illinois Community College Board shall determine the guidelines for the programs. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board may adopt rules to implement this Section.