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SF 1506 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Career pathways program in emergency medicine appropriation

SF 1506 appropriates $300,000 from the general fund for a career pathways program in emergency medicine at the Minnesota Virtual Academy (operated by Independent School District No. 294 in Houston). The program provides up to two semesters of courses leading to emergency medical responder or EMT certification, with funds available until June 2028. It requires outreach to students of color, Indigenous students, low-income students, and underserved groups, and mandates annual reports starting in 2027 on program participation, spending, demographics, and recommendations for statewide improvement. The bill directly affects students in Houston and those participating in the academy's program, focusing on workforce development in emergency medical services.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $300k from general fund for workforce program, directly funding public service through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds career pathway program at K-12 school for EMT certification with targeted outreach to underserved students, expanding educational access and equity.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds EMT training program targeting healthcare workforce development, directly supporting medical professionals as defined in healthcare topic description.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds EMT training program with targeted outreach to underserved groups, advancing employment opportunities in healthcare workforce development.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Career & Technical Education Workforce Development Professional Licensing
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 4 edits · Mar 6, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was amended from its introduction to its first engrossment version, changing the title from 'apprenticeship' to 'career preparedness' to better reflect the program's goals. The funding source was switched from the general fund to the workforce development fund, and the reporting requirements were expanded to include data on certification exam results rather than just apprenticeship enrollment.
Scope change
The bill's scope was broadened by changing the title from 'apprenticeship' to 'career preparedness', indicating a shift in focus toward general career readiness rather than a specific apprenticeship model.
FISCAL

The funding source for the $300,000 grant was changed from the general fund to the workforce development fund.

SCOPE

The bill title was updated from 'apprenticeship' to 'career preparedness' to align with the program's broader educational goals.

REQUIREMENT

A new reporting requirement was added to track the number of participants who sat for and passed national certification exams.

The reporting requirement for student outcomes was updated to focus on students receiving certification rather than entering an apprenticeship program.

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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Jobs and Economic Development
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Carla Nelson
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