The bill appropriates funds for the implementation of the "Save a Life" safety program, which focuses on the installation of smart monitored public access automated external defibrillator (AED) cabinets in school districts across Minnesota. The Department of Education is allocated a specific sum from the general fund to support this initiative, which includes a grant to the Minnesota State High School League. The grant will enable school districts to purchase and install up to 1,400 smart monitored safety cabinets, each costing $4,500. These cabinets will house AED units that are connected to 911 call centers, along with essential medical supplies and maintenance services.
Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Minnesota State High School League in administering the grant program, including the selection of grant recipients and ensuring compliance with specific operational and maintenance requirements for the AED units. The League is required to report to legislative committees by October 1, 2027, detailing the grants awarded, funds allocated, and the number of AED units installed. This appropriation is a one-time funding initiative available until June 30, 2030, with an annual allocation of $50,000 for the administration of the grant program.