CT SB01450

Department of Public Health must establish a loan reimbursement program for full-time health care providers, with at least 20% of grants going to primary care providers and at least 20% to providers in rural communities or federally qualified health centers, effective July 1, 2025

Virtual education pilot program must be established by January 1, 2026 to provide home-based training for nurse's aide and EMT certification, while maintaining requirements for in-person supervised practical training

Commissioner of Education must amend the health care career promotion plan by January 1, 2026 to specifically include radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, and respiratory care professions for middle and high school students

Grant program for athletic trainer recruitment must be established by January 1, 2026 to provide relocation assistance to athletic trainers who move to Connecticut and obtain state licensure

Annual reporting required to the General Assembly on the virtual education pilot program (by January 1, 2027) and athletic trainer recruitment program (starting January 1, 2027)