HF 4364 Summary

• Establishes a grant program through the Office of Higher Education for eligible students pursuing licensed peace officer careers in Minnesota, available from 2023-2024 through 2026-2027 academic years.

• Eligible students must be Minnesota residents, U.S. citizens, in good academic standing, pass criminal history screening, and be enrolled full-time in Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training-certified programs (either degree-granting or certificate programs for degree holders).

• Grant amounts equal the recognized cost of attendance minus federal Pell grants, state grants, other financial aid, and institutional scholarships or waivers, with caps on private institution costs.

• Grant recipients must pass the Minnesota peace officer licensure exam within six months of program completion and work full-time as a peace officer in Minnesota for four years; failure to meet employment obligation converts the grant to a student loan with interest.

• Commissioner of Higher Education must submit annual reports by February 15 detailing eligible programs, number of recipients, award amounts, demographic data, and employment obligation compliance; program expires December 31, 2037, or when all contracts are fulfilled or discharged.