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HF 405

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/07/2011 10:00am

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A bill for an act
 relating to Youthbuild; modifying work experience requirements; appropriating
money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116L.364, subdivision 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116L.364, subdivision 3, is amended to
read:


Subd. 3.

Work experience component.

A work experience component must be
included in each program. The work experience component must provide vocational
skills training in an industry where there is a viable expectation of job opportunities.
A training subsidy, living allowance, or stipend, not to exceed an amount equal to 100
percent of the poverty line for a family of two as defined in United States Code, title 42,
section 673, paragraph (2), may be provided to program participants. The wage or stipend
must be provided to participants who are recipients of public assistance in a manner or
amount which will not reduce public assistance benefits. The work experience component
must be designed so that work projects result in (1) the expansion or improvement of
residential units for homeless persons and very low income families; (2) improvements
to the energy efficiency and environmental health of residential units; (3) facilities to
support community garden new text begin or food security new text end projects; or (4) rehabilitation, improvement,
or construction of eligible education, social service, or health facilities that principally
serve homeless or very low income individuals and families. Any work project must
include direct supervision by individuals skilled in each specific vocation. Program
participants may earn credits toward the completion of their secondary education from
their participation in the work experience component.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2. new text begin YOUTHBUILD.
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new text begin $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2012 and $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2013 are appropriated
from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic
development for the Youthbuild program under Minnesota Statutes, sections 116L.361 to
116L.366.
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