High School Certified Nurse Aide Training/Certification Program; established, requirements, report.

This legislation creates a formal framework for high school students across Virginia to participate in certified nurse aide (CNA) training programs. By integrating this curriculum into the secondary education system, the bill aims to streamline the path for students to earn professional certifications before graduation. The initiative is designed to address critical labor shortages in the healthcare sector by building a pipeline of entry-level medical professionals directly from local high schools. Students completing these courses will be eligible to take state certification exams, providing them with immediate employment opportunities in nursing homes and hospitals upon completion. Ultimately, this program intends to bolster the local healthcare workforce while offering Arlington students clear, vocational pathways to stable, high-demand careers in medicine.