The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7131 aims to enhance financial aid accessibility for students enrolled in paramedic certificate programs. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill mandates the Office of Workforce Strategy to identify and compile a list of public and private financial aid sources available to students in these programs. This list must be posted on the Office's website and distributed to each paramedic certificate program by January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes these requirements, while there are no deletions from current law specified in this context. The primary goal of the legislation is to ensure that students pursuing paramedic certification have clear access to financial resources that can support their education and training.