Law enforcement grant program established to help recruit and retain law enforcement officers, and money appropriated.

HF 2454 establishes a Minnesota law enforcement grant program to help recruit and retain officers by covering tuition and fees at public colleges for eligible individuals. It directly affects current Minnesota law enforcement officers, their dependent children, and dependent children of officers who suffered a total and permanent duty disability while serving. The grant covers 100% of tuition and fees after other aid is deducted, renewable each semester if eligibility continues (e.g., maintaining enrollment in criminal justice programs and meeting academic standards). Funds are appropriated by the state to administer the program through the Office of Higher Education.