Retired peace officers eligibility to participate in the state insurance program authorization; college degree holders program to complete peace officer education and training establishment; appropriating money

SF 2544 would allow retired peace officers meeting specific age and service requirements (total age plus years of service at least 85) to join Minnesota's state insurance program. It also establishes a new program enabling college degree holders to complete peace officer education and training. The bill appropriates funds to implement these changes and amends existing law to add retired peace officers to the eligibility rules for the state insurance program. These provisions directly affect retired law enforcement officers seeking health insurance coverage and college graduates pursuing peace officer certification. The bill does not change existing insurance eligibility for other retired public employees.