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HF2635 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Northeastern Minnesota regional career technical education center construction funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3313

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate state funds for the development of a regional career technical education center in Northeastern Minnesota. This initiative is designed to enhance workforce development by providing specialized training that aligns with regional industry needs.

Main Provisions

  • The bill proposes an appropriation of $5,500,000 from the workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026.
  • The funding is directed to the commissioner of employment and economic development for distribution to Independent School District No. 704 in Proctor.
  • This grant will support the building, remodeling, and equipping of a regional center for career technical education.

Project Oversight and Goals

  • The career technical education center will be managed through a partnership among the Proctor, Hermantown, and Esko school districts.
  • The center aims to provide cost-effective workforce training tailored to meet the demands of regional industries.

Significant Changes

  • The bill establishes a new educational facility specifically focused on technical and career education, a strategic move to address local workforce development needs.

Relevant Terms

  • Workforce development
  • Career technical education
  • Regional industry needs
  • Independent School District No. 704
  • Proctor, Hermantown, and Esko districts

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toWorkforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toWorkforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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