Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve workforce development in Minnesota by preparing students with global competency skills. It focuses on training students to be competitive in the future workforce.

Main Provisions

• Funding: The bill appropriates $3,000,000 from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026.
• Grants for Nonprofits: These funds will be used to provide grants to nonprofit organizations. The nonprofits are tasked with training students across multiple sites in the state.
• Skills Development: The training will focus on important skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability to unfamiliar situations, and forming evidence-based opinions.
• Non-State Funding Matching: Grant recipients must secure at least 25% of their funding from non-state sources to match the grant received.
• Use of Funds: The funds can be used for various program-related expenses including teacher training, curriculum development, and support for participating schools.
• Availability: The allocated funds are available for use until June 30, 2028.

Significant Changes

• Introduction of a pilot program specifically targeting the enhancement of global competency skills through nonprofit training programs.
• Implementation of a funding match requirement, promoting a partnership between state and private or nonprofit sectors for investment in education.

Relevant Terms

global competency skills, workforce development, nonprofit grants, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, evidence-based opinions, teacher training, curriculum development, funding match.