Relating to: tuition and materials reimbursement for community paramedics and community emergency medical services practitioners. (FE)

SB 974 creates a program to reimburse community paramedics and community emergency medical services practitioners (or their employers) for tuition and materials costs paid toward state-approved training programs required for licensure. It directly affects individuals seeking initial certification as community paramedics (under §256.205) or community EMS practitioners (under §256.21), and their employers who covered these costs. To qualify, applicants must complete approved training and receive department approval, with employers needing to verify their employees met these requirements. The reimbursement requires a formal application to the board using a prescribed form.