SF 2965

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/18/2022 09:50am

A bill for an act
relating to higher education; establishing a grant program for students pursuing
law enforcement degree; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 136A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [136A.1213] GRANTS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING LAW
ENFORCEMENT DEGREE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Grant amount; eligibility. new text end

new text begin (a) A student is eligible for a $1,500 annual
grant, awarded at the beginning of the academic term and distributed evenly between two
terms, if the student:
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new text begin (1) meets the eligibility requirements in section 136A.121, subdivision 2;
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new text begin (2) is enrolled for at least nine credits in a law enforcement associate degree program;
and
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new text begin (3) attends an eligible institution as defined in section 136A.101, subdivision 4.
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new text begin (b) The total lifetime limit is $3,000.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin To receive a grant under this section, a student must apply in the
form and manner specified by the commissioner.
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