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HF 4425

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/17/2022 02:22pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 03/17/2022

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; appropriating money for grants to law enforcement
agencies to establish community-based public safety programs for high school
students to mentor students and provide education and encouragement regarding
career opportunities in law enforcement.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS RELATING
TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
new text end

new text begin (a) $....... in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated to the commissioner of public safety from
the general fund to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to implement
community-based public safety career opportunity programs for high school students as
described in this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) A grant recipient must use money received under this section to establish a
community-based program for high school students located within the agency's jurisdiction
to educate interested students regarding career opportunities in law enforcement and
encourage them to consider pursuing a career in law enforcement. A program may provide
students with information about the experience of being a peace officer and may include
outings with peace officers in various settings in the community and facilitating mentorships
between officers and students.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner shall develop general guidelines for programs that must be followed
by an agency receiving a grant. The guidelines must ensure that student participation in the
program is entirely voluntary.
new text end