This bill establishes a new Law Enforcement Education Grant program that provides up to $4,000 per year to students pursuing degrees in law enforcement or criminal justice at accredited institutions. Recipients must agree to work as full-time law enforcement officers for at least four years within eight years of graduating, or the grant converts to a loan that must be repaid with interest. The program is designed to encourage students to enter law enforcement careers and would prioritize funding for this grant program among federal higher education initiatives. Students can receive a maximum of $16,000 in grants to complete an associate or bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice, with reduced amounts for part-time students. The bill repeals an unrelated University Sustainability Programs provision.
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