Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to promote economic development by providing financial support to the organization Interfaith Action. This funding is aimed specifically at workforce development to help individuals who are experiencing housing instability.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill allocates funds from Minnesota's general fund for the fiscal year 2026 for the specific purpose of supporting workforce development initiatives.
• Beneficiary: Interfaith Action will receive a grant to help with workforce development activities.
• Workforce Development Activities: The use of the grant will include:
  • Workforce training programs.
  • Job placement assistance services.
  • Creating employer connections to facilitate job opportunities.
• Licensure and Certification Support: Part of the funding may be used for training individuals and helping them obtain licenses or certifications, particularly in high-demand health care fields.
• Child Care and Employer Partnerships: The bill supports expanding training for the child care workforce and developing partnerships with employers to establish direct employment pathways.

Significant Changes

This bill introduces new financial support specifically allocated to Interfaith Action to enhance workforce development efforts, particularly focusing on individuals facing housing instability. There are no amendments or changes to existing laws as this is an appropriation for a grant.

Relevant Terms

• Economic development
• Workforce training
• Job placement
• Housing instability
• Licensure and certification
• High-demand health care fields
• Child care workforce
• Employer partnerships