The bill appropriates funds for CentraCare residency programs at Rice Memorial Hospital and St. Cloud Hospital in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $1,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education. This funding is designated for a grant to CentraCare to support the establishment and operation of new residency programs, as well as the maintenance of existing ones.

The appropriated funds will cover various costs associated with the residency programs, including administration, curriculum development, resident recruitment, training, and stipends for residents. This initiative aims to enhance the training and education of medical residents in the region, ultimately contributing to the healthcare workforce in Minnesota.