Public access automated external defibrillator smart monitored cabinets appropriation; Faith's Law

SF 1791 appropriates $24 million from the general fund to school districts for purchasing, installing, and maintaining up to 2,000 public access automated external defibrillator (AED) smart monitored cabinets on school grounds. The funds cover the cabinets, fully connected AEDs with smart monitoring, five years of maintenance, and accessories from specified vendors. School districts must place cabinets in publicly accessible locations, maintain them for five years without additional state funding, and comply with Minnesota's public access AED requirements. The Minnesota State High School League must select recipients and report grant details to the legislature by October 2026. This bill directly affects public school districts receiving grants for AED equipment.