The bill amends the Public Health Code to establish a new part, 27C, which creates the Primary Care Workforce Recruitment Grant Program. This program is designed to promote health professions in primary care among middle and high school students in Michigan. The Department of Health will administer the program, awarding grants to eligible institutions such as medical and nursing schools. The bill outlines the definitions of key terms, including "eligible institution," "fund," and "primary care," and mandates the department to publicize the grant program and publish an annual report detailing its cost-effectiveness, successes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Primary Care Workforce Recruitment Grant Fund within the state treasury, allowing the state treasurer to receive and manage funds for the program. The department is responsible for creating rules to implement the program and ensuring that the funds are used solely for grant purposes. The bill emphasizes the importance of promoting primary care careers to younger students, aiming to address workforce shortages in this critical area of healthcare.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211