Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-75d: Virtual education pilot program for persons seeking certification as a nurse's aide or an emergency medical technician.

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Nurse's aide” means a nurse's aide registered pursuant to chapter 378a; and

(2) “Emergency medical technician” means a person who is certified to practice as an emergency medical technician under the provisions of section 20-206ll or 20-206mm.

(b) Not later than January 1, 2026, the Department of Public Health, in collaboration with a Connecticut-based educational provider or educational technology provider, shall establish, within available appropriations, a virtual education pilot program to provide home-based virtual education to persons seeking certification as a nurse's aide or emergency medical technician in the state. Such virtual education program shall offer courses that satisfy the training and competency evaluation requirements prescribed by the commissioner for (1) registration as a nurse's aide, and (2) certification as an emergency medical technician. The Commissioner of Public Health shall establish eligibility criteria for such program and may solicit and accept private funds to implement such pilot program.

(c) Not later than January 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Public Health shall report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health, regarding the outcome of such program.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the requirements for nurse's aides and emergency medical technicians to receive in-person, supervised practical training pursuant to 42 CFR 483.152, section 19-13-D8t(l)(1)(A) of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies and subsection (d) of section 20-206mm, respectively.