1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to higher education; appropriating money to develop educational 
1.3 	materials to increase awareness of senior care career opportunities.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION; SENIOR CARE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.
 1.6 	$....... in fiscal year 2017 is appropriated from the general fund to the Board of 
1.7 	Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for use by Winona State 
1.8 	University for HealthForce Minnesota to develop educational materials that increase 
1.9 	awareness of career opportunities available in the field of senior care. The educational 
1.10 	materials developed under this provision must be appropriate for students in K-12 
1.11 	education settings, dislocated workers, and rural communities. Materials must be 
1.12 	developed in collaboration with employers and trade organizations representing employers 
1.13 	in the field of senior care.