SF221 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

High-wage, high-demand career prioritization in awarding competitive grants

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Senate File No. 221 is a bill introduced to the Minnesota Legislature aimed at improving workforce development. It proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 116J.035, by adding a new subdivision that would prioritize high-wage, high-demand careers in the allocation of competitive grants for job training programs. Essentially, when awarding these grants, the commissioner will focus on programs or organizations that provide training for jobs that are both in high demand and offer high wages, thus supporting workforce development in areas that are most beneficial for economic growth and employment stability in Minnesota.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJobs and Economic Development