HF 1426

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/05/2015 10:32pm

A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; economic development; providing for
customized training for skilled manufacturing industries; appropriating money;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116L.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [116L.65] CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR SKILLED
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Program. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of employment and economic
development, in consultation with the commissioner of labor and industry, shall
collaborate with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) institutions
and employers to develop and administer a customized training program for skilled
manufacturing industries that integrates academic instruction and job-related learning
in the workplace and MnSCU institutions. The commissioner shall actively recruit
participants in a customized training program for skilled manufacturing industries from
the following groups: secondary and postsecondary school systems, individuals with
disabilities, dislocated workers, retired and disabled veterans, individuals enrolled in
MFIP under chapter 256J, minorities, previously incarcerated individuals, individuals
residing in labor surplus areas as defined by the United States Department of Labor, and
any other disadvantaged group as determined by the commissioner.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section and section 116L.651, the
terms defined in this subdivision have the meanings given them.
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new text begin (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic
development.
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new text begin (c) "Employer" means an employer in Minnesota in the skilled manufacturing
industry who employs no more than 50 employees and who enters into the agreements
with MnSCU institutions and the commissioner under subdivisions 3 to 5.
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new text begin (d) "MnSCU institution" means an institution designated by the commissioner
unless otherwise specified by the legislature.
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new text begin (e) "Participant" means an employee who enters into a customized training program
for skilled manufacturing industries participation agreement under subdivision 4.
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new text begin (f) "Related instruction" means classroom instruction or technical or vocational
training required to perform the duties of the skilled manufacturing job.
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new text begin (g) "Skilled manufacturing" means occupations in manufacturing industry sectors 31
to 33 as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Skilled manufacturing customized training program employer
agreement. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner, employer, and MnSCU institution shall enter into a
skilled manufacturing customized training program employer agreement that is specific to
the identified skilled manufacturing training needs of an employer.
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new text begin (b) The agreement must contain the following:
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new text begin (1) the name of the employer;
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new text begin (2) a statement showing the number of hours to be spent by a participant in work and
the number of hours to be spent, if any, in concurrent, supplementary instruction in related
subjects. The maximum number of hours of work per week, not including time spent in
related instruction, for any participant shall not exceed either the number prescribed by
law or the customary regular number of hours per week for the employees of the employer.
A participant may be allowed to work overtime provided that the overtime work does not
conflict with supplementary instruction course attendance. All time spent by the participant
in excess of the number of hours of work per week as specified in the skilled manufacturing
customized training program participation agreement shall be considered overtime;
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new text begin (3) the hourly wage to be paid to the participant and requirements for reporting to
the commissioner on actual wages paid to the participant;
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new text begin (4) an explanation of how the employer agreement or participant agreement may
be terminated;
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new text begin (5) a statement setting forth a schedule of the processes of the occupation in which
the participant is to be trained and the approximate time to be spent at each process;
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new text begin (6) a statement by the MnSCU institution and the employer describing the related
instruction that will be offered, if any, under subdivision 5, paragraph (c); and
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new text begin (7) any other provision the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the purposes
of this section.
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new text begin (c) The commissioner may periodically review the adherence to the terms of the
customized training program employer agreement. If the commissioner determines that
an employer or employee has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement, the
commissioner shall terminate the agreement. An employer must report to the commissioner
any change in status for the participant within 30 days of the change in status.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Skilled manufacturing customized training program participation
agreement. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner, the prospective participant, and the employer shall
enter into a skilled manufacturing customized training program participation agreement
that is specific to the training to be provided to the participant.
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new text begin (b) The participation agreement must contain the following:
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new text begin (1) the name of the employer;
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new text begin (2) the name of the participant;
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new text begin (3) a statement setting forth a schedule of the processes of the occupation in which
the participant is to be trained and the approximate time to be spent at each process;
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new text begin (4) a description of any related instruction;
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new text begin (5) a statement showing the number of hours to be spent by a participant in work and
the number of hours to be spent, if any, in concurrent, supplementary instruction in related
subjects. The maximum number of hours of work per week, not including time spent in
related instruction, for any participant shall not exceed either the number prescribed
by law or the customary regular number of hours per week for the employees of the
employer. A participant may be allowed to work overtime provided that the overtime
work does not conflict with supplementary instruction course attendance. All time spent
by the participant in excess of the number of hours of work per week as specified in the
customized training program participation agreement shall be considered overtime;
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new text begin (6) the hourly wage to be paid to the participant; and
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new text begin (7) an explanation of how the parties may terminate the participation agreement.
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new text begin (c) The commissioner may periodically review the adherence to the terms of the
customized training program participation agreement. If the commissioner determines
that an employer or participant has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement, the
commissioner shall terminate the agreement. An employer must report to the commissioner
any change in status for the participant within 30 days of the change in status.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin MnSCU instruction. new text end

new text begin (a) MnSCU institutions shall collaborate with an
employer to provide related instruction that the employer deems necessary to instruct
participants of a skilled manufacturing customized training program. The related
instruction provided must be, for the purposes of this section, career-level, as negotiated
by the commissioner and the MnSCU institution. The related instruction may be for credit
or noncredit, and credit earned may be transferable to a degree program, as determined by
the MnSCU institution.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner, in conjunction with the MnSCU institution, shall issue a
certificate of completion to a participant who completes all required components of the
skilled manufacturing customized training program participation agreement.
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new text begin (c) As part of the skilled manufacturing customized training program, an employer
shall collaborate with a MnSCU institution for any related instruction required to perform
the skilled manufacturing job. The agreement shall include:
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new text begin (1) a detailed explanation of the related instruction; and
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new text begin (2) the number of hours of related instruction needed to receive a certificate of
completion.
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Sec. 2.

new text begin [116L.651] SKILLED MANUFACTURING REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS.
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new text begin The commissioner shall coordinate and monitor customized training programs for
skilled manufacturing industries at participating MnSCU institutions. By January 15,
2017, the commissioner, in conjunction with each participating MnSCU institution, shall
report to the standing committees of the house of representatives and the senate having
jurisdiction over employment and workforce development. The report must address the
progress and success of the implementation of a customized training program for skilled
manufacturing industries at each participating MnSCU institution. The report must
give recommendations on where a skilled manufacturing customized training program
should next be implemented, taking into consideration all current and potential skilled
manufacturing training providers available.
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Sec. 3. new text begin SKILLED MANUFACTURING APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2016 and $....... in fiscal year 2017 are appropriated to the
commissioner of employment and economic development from the general fund for the
customized training program for manufacturing industries under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 116L.65 and 116L.651. Of the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2016 and
fiscal year 2017:
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new text begin (1) $....... is for the commissioner of employment and economic development for
coordination, oversight, and reporting responsibilities related to the customized training
program;
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new text begin (2) $....... is for a grant to Central Lakes College for the purposes of this act;
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new text begin (3) $....... is for a grant to Century College for the purposes of this act;
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new text begin (4) $....... is for North Hennepin Community College for the purposes of this act;
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new text begin (5) $....... is for Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead
campus for the purposes of this act;
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new text begin (6) $....... is for St. Paul College for the purposes of this act; and
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new text begin (7) $....... is for Minnesota West Community and Technical College for the purposes
of this act.
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