Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games by providing funding to help organize and execute the event. It also seeks to promote employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to appropriate a total of $2 million for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
  • $1.5 million will come from the general fund and be granted to the director of Explore Minnesota for organizing the event.
  • $500,000 will come from the workforce development fund to support activities that increase employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as part of the games.

Significant Changes

• The appropriations are specified as one-time funding, indicating that this financial support is not intended to recur annually.

Relevant Terms

• Economic development
• Appropriation
• Special Olympics USA Games
• General fund
• Workforce development fund
• Intellectual and developmental disabilities