AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The bill would provide funding to support workforce development for African American men. It assigns $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the General Fund to Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (the commissioner) to award a grant to Ujamaa Place. The goal is to deliver workforce development services tailored to the needs of African American men.
Main Provisions
- Section 1 establishes the appropriation: $2,500,000 in FY2026 and $2,500,000 in FY2027 from the General Fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
- The money is for a grant to Ujamaa Place to provide workforce development services.
- Services targeted include: job training, employment preparation, internships, education, and vocational housing.
- The appropriation also covers organizational capacity building for Ujamaa Place.
Beneficiaries and Purpose of Services
- Target population: African American men.
- Purpose: Deliver workforce development services to help with job readiness, training, and related supports, plus strengthen the organizational capacity of Ujamaa Place to carry out these services.
Administration and Oversight
- Administered by the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
- The grant is to be awarded to Ujamaa Place.
Fiscal Impact
- Total funding: $5,000,000 over two fiscal years (FY2026 and FY2027).
- Source: General Fund.
Significance / Changes to Law
- This bill provides a new funding appropriation (a new financial allocation) rather than altering existing law or program structures beyond establishing the grant to Ujamaa Place.
Notes
- The excerpt includes only the appropriation and related purpose; no additional program requirements, reporting, or match provisions are shown in the provided text.
Relevant Terms - Ujamaa Place - workforce development - general fund - commissioner of employment and economic development - grant - African American men - job training - employment preparation - internships - education - vocational housing - organizational capacity building - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - Minnesota - Department of Employment and Economic Development - two-year appropriation - funding
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Jobs and Economic Development | |
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