Certain retired peace officers permitted to be eligible to participate in the state insurance program, program for college degree holders to complete peace officer education and training established, and money appropriated.

HF 2301 allows retired peace officers (with a combined age and years of service totaling at least 85) to join Minnesota's state public employee health insurance program, which previously excluded retirees. It also creates a new program enabling college degree holders to complete peace officer training requirements through a streamlined process. The bill appropriates funding to support both the expanded insurance eligibility and the new training program. These changes directly affect retired law enforcement officers meeting the age/service criteria and college-educated individuals seeking to become peace officers. The legislation amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.316, to add these provisions.