This bill establishes a career pathways program in emergency medicine, specifically appropriating $300,000 from the workforce development fund for Independent School District No. 294, Houston, to support the Minnesota Virtual Academy's initiative. The funding is designated for courses that lead to certification as an emergency medical responder or emergency medical technician and is available until June 30, 2028. The program aims to enhance student participation through additional academic and counseling support services, which may be provided in collaboration with the student's enrolling school district. Furthermore, the program emphasizes outreach to underrepresented groups, including students of color, Indigenous students, and those from low-income families.

Additionally, the bill mandates that Independent School District No. 294 submit annual reports to the relevant legislative committees from January 15, 2027, through January 15, 2029. These reports must detail students' experiences, document program spending and participation, provide demographic information, and include recommendations for improving career pathways programs statewide. The reports will also track the number of participants who took and passed national certification exams while enrolled in the program.