SF1932

Purpose

• The bill would provide a one-time funding boost to support workforce development by financing training for people who face barriers to finding employment. The money would go to Twin Cities Rise (Twin Cities RISE) through the state’s workforce development program.

Main Provisions

• Amounts: $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Source: Funds are drawn from the Workforce Development Fund.
• Recipient and mechanism: The money is appropriated to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development, to be used for performance grants under Minnesota Statutes section 116J.8747, specifically for Twin Cities Rise.
• Purpose of funds: To provide training to individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Timing: The appropriation is onetime and available until June 30, 2028.

Signficant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a one-time appropriation within the Workforce Development Fund for performance grants under MN Stat. 116J.8747 to Twin Cities Rise, expanding the state’s support for training initiatives aimed at helping individuals struggling to enter the workforce.

Fiscal and Implementation Details

• Fiscal years affected: 2026 and 2027.
• Total dedicated funding: $2,000,000 overall (split $1,000,000 per year).
• Availability window: The funds are available until June 30, 2028.

Practical Effect

• This bill increases short-term state funding to Twin Cities Rise to expand or enhance training programs for people facing employment barriers, using existing performance grant mechanisms.

Relevant Terms - Twin Cities Rise - Twin Cities RISE - Workforce Development Fund - Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota Statutes section 116J.8747 - performance grants - training - individuals facing barriers to employment - onetime appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - available until June 30, 2028