AN ACT REQUIRING FUNDING FOR REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING SCHOOLS THROUGH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STATE BUDGET.

SB 574 requires the state to fund nine regional fire training schools using general state budget appropriations for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, rather than through specific taxes or increased fees like insurance premiums. This bill directs the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to receive these funds from the General Fund, ensuring consistent state support for firefighter training programs. The measure directly affects the fire training schools and the state budget process, without altering existing training requirements or creating new fees.