The bill establishes a grant for a pilot program aimed at improving pediatric hospital discharge processes to home care nursing services in Minnesota. An appropriation of $1,040,000 from the general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2025 to support a competitive grant awarded to a home care nursing provider. This program will be developed in collaboration with the commissioner of human services and several children's hospitals, focusing on expediting hospital-to-home transitions for pediatric patients receiving medical assistance. The funds are designated for administrative, training, and auxiliary services to address issues such as delayed discharges, avoidable rehospitalizations, unnecessary emergency department visits, long-term nursing needs, and school absenteeism among pediatric patients.

Additionally, the bill mandates that a report be prepared by the commissioner by December 15, 2026, summarizing the pilot program's impact. This report will include metrics such as the reduction in delayed discharge days, rehospitalization days, unnecessary emergency department admissions, and missed school days, along with an estimate of the program's return on investment. The findings will be submitted to the relevant legislative committees overseeing health and human services. The bill explicitly states that grant funds cannot be used to supplement payment rates for services covered under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256B.