Purpose

This bill proposes funding to support workforce development efforts in the city of Bloomington. The money would flow through the state’s workforce development program to help Bloomington implement workforce-related activities, including a youth internship initiative.

Main provisions

• Amount and timing: Creates an appropriation of 300,000 dollars for fiscal year 2026.
• Source: Funds come from the workforce development fund.
• Recipient and mechanism: Money goes to the commissioner of employment and economic development, who will provide a grant to the city of Bloomington.
• Program focus: The grant supports workforce development programming, including the Bloom in Bloomington youth summer internship program.
• Availability of funds: The appropriation is available for use through June 30, 2028.

Changes to existing law

• Establishes a new one-time appropriation for Bloomington’s workforce development efforts. No other changes to program rules or eligibility are specified in the bill; funding remains subject to existing laws governing workforce development programs.

Significance and potential impact

• Aims to enhance local workforce development by funding Bloomington’s programs, with a specific emphasis on youth employment opportunities through internships.
• Provides a defined funding stream for a two-and-a-half-year period (FY2026 through mid-2028) for the Bloomington initiative.

Relevant Terms

• appropriation
• workforce development fund
• commissioner of employment and economic development
• grant
• city of Bloomington
• Bloom in Bloomington
• youth summer internship program
• fiscal year 2026
• available until June 30, 2028
• workforce development programming
• grant to the city
• program funding
• youth employment
• internship program