As used in this act:

    (a) "Department" means the department of health and human services.

    (b) "Doula" means an individual who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help the mother achieve a healthy and satisfying childbirth experience.

    (c) "Doula training" means the training an individual completes to become a doula and that is approved by the Michigan doula advisory council in the department.

    (d) "Eligible costs" means the costs of doula training, including, but not limited to, cost of books, workshop fees, examination fees, and membership fees.

    (e) "Financial hardship" means insufficient financial resources to complete doula training without financial assistance.