This bill amends Section 33-3731 of the Idaho Code to update the provisions regarding state-supported medical students and the Human Medical Education Reimbursement Fund. Key changes include the insertion of "human" and "veterinary" in relation to medical education programs, specifying that individuals accepted into these programs must enter into a contract committing to practice in Idaho for four years after obtaining their medical license or completing their residency or fellowship. Additionally, for veterinary students starting in the 2027 academic year, the contract will require a focus on mixed practice agricultural animal veterinary medicine, including a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice with agricultural animals.

The bill also establishes a Human Medical Education Reimbursement Fund to manage reimbursements from individuals who do not fulfill their contractual obligations. This fund will consist of reimbursements, legislative appropriations, donations, and interest earned, and will be used for administering the provisions of the bill and providing incentive grants to licensed physicians practicing in Idaho. The state board of education is given the authority to implement these provisions, and the bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-3731