Establishes an ambulance service training and staffing grant program in Minnesota.

The bill establishes an ambulance service training and staffing grant program in Minnesota. It appropriates $750,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. Eligible ambulance services must be licensed and have had at least 50% of their staffing provided by emergency medical technicians. Grant money can be used for tuition, examination fees, background studies, and wage and benefit costs for employees attending EMT education programs. The grant amount awarded to an ambulance service must not exceed the amount needed for these costs.

Establishes an ambulance service training and staffing grant program in Minnesota.

The bill establishes an ambulance service training and staffing grant program in Minnesota. It appropriates $750,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. Eligible ambulance services must be licensed and have had at least 50% of their staffing provided by emergency medical technicians. Grant money can be used for tuition, examination fees, background studies, and wage and benefit costs for employees attending EMT education programs. The grant amount awarded to an ambulance service must not exceed the amount needed for these costs.