Allied health technician scholarship program established, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 2639 establishes a Minnesota scholarship program providing up to 1,000 students with $5,000 scholarships each for education in specific allied health technician fields (medical lab tech, respiratory therapy, radiology, surgical tech) by 2028. It directly affects Minnesota residents enrolled in nationally accredited programs at eligible institutions who commit to working in those fields post-graduation. The bill appropriates $5.38 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund the scholarships ($5M), promotion ($230K), and administration ($150K), with the commissioner required to report annually on program participation, workforce placement, and demand data. The program expires June 30, 2028.