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This bill addresses emergency medical services (EMS) education and support through three key provisions. First, it requires the Technical College System Board to provide grants to technical colleges offering EMS courses that train individuals for initial certification or licensure as emergency medical responders or practitioners, with a restriction that colleges cannot prioritize admission based on district residency. Second, the bill mandates that the Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) develop a reimbursement program for individuals or their employers to cover tuition and materials costs associated with obtaining initial EMS certification or licensure. To qualify for reimbursement, individuals must complete required coursework, pass examinations, receive certification from the Department of Health Services (DHS), and submit a prescribed application to HEAB. Finally, the bill establishes a pilot program through the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to distribute grants enabling real-time video and multimedia communications between public safety answering points (911 dispatchers) and emergency service callers. The DMA is required to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing the pilot program's performance, including information on dispatch response changes, outcomes, and potential cost savings, though reporting is not mandatory in years when no grants are awarded.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb182