The bill appropriates funds from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of purchasing and installing public access automated external defibrillator (AED) smart monitored cabinets in school districts. Specifically, it allocates grant money to the Minnesota State High School League to facilitate the acquisition of up to 2,000 AED cabinets, which must be installed in publicly accessible locations on school grounds. The bill outlines specific requirements for grant recipients, including the maintenance of the AED units for five years and compliance with existing state statutes regarding public access AEDs.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Minnesota State High School League and the Anyone Can Save A Life program begin accepting applications from school districts for these grants by October 1, 2025. Furthermore, by October 1, 2026, the League is required to report to legislative committees on the grants awarded, the allocation of funds, and the number of AED units installed. This initiative is a one-time appropriation aimed at enhancing public safety in schools through improved access to life-saving equipment.