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This bill establishes several initiatives to support and appreciate law enforcement in Minnesota. First, it designates January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, during which the governor will issue a proclamation honoring law enforcement's service and sacrifices. The bill encourages school boards to partner with law enforcement agencies to create explorer programs in middle and high schools, which can be integrated into curriculum or offered as elective courses, with students receiving course credit for successful completion. Additionally, the bill appropriates $6 million over two fiscal years to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to reimburse law enforcement agencies for mandatory training courses, and provides $1 million in fiscal year 2026 for reimbursement grants to local governments operating "pathway to policing" programs. These pathway programs aim to recruit individuals with nontraditional backgrounds into law enforcement, with grants covering up to 50 percent of participant compensation and training costs. The overall goal of the bill appears to be supporting law enforcement recruitment, training, and public appreciation.

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