The bill establishes an Ambulance Service Training and Staffing Grant Program under Minnesota Statutes, section 144E.38. This program is designed to provide grants to eligible ambulance services to cover costs associated with training employees as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and staffing the ambulance service. To qualify for the grant, ambulance services must be licensed and have at least 50% of their staffing provided by EMTs in the previous calendar year. The application process requires services to specify the number of individuals they plan to hire and the training hours they intend to fund with the grant money.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $750,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to support this grant program. The grant money can be used for various expenses, including tuition for EMT education programs, examination fees, background study fees, and wage costs for employees attending training. The maximum grant amount is limited to the actual costs incurred, ensuring that funds are allocated effectively to enhance emergency medical services in Minnesota.