Minnesota Legislature
HF 551
as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 02/02/2015 01:49pm
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A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; requiring the commissioner of labor and
industry to identify competency standards for dual training; creating a dual
training competency grant program; appropriating money; proposing coding for
new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116L; 175.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[116L.31] DUAL TRAINING COMPETENCY GRANTS.
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new text begin Program created. new text end
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The commissioner of employment and economic
development shall make grants for the training of employees to achieve the competency
standard for an occupation identified by the commissioner of labor and industry under
section 175.45 and Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 3, section 21.
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new text begin Eligible grantees. new text end
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An employer is eligible to apply for a grant to train
employees if the employer has employees who are in or are to be trained to be in an
occupation for which a competency standard has been identified and the employee has not
attained the competency standard prior to the commencement of the planned training.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Training institution. new text end
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Prior to applying for a grant, the employer must have
an agreement with a training institution to provide the employee competency standard
training. The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities may enter
into an agreement under this section. Any accredited institution may provide the training.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Application. new text end
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Applications must be made to the commissioner on a
form provided by the commissioner. The commissioner shall establish a schedule for
applications and grants. The application must include, without limitation:
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(1) the projected number of employee trainees;
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(2) the competency standard for which training will be provided;
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(3) the name and address of the training institution and a signed statement by the
institution that it is able and agrees to provide the training;
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(4) the period of the training; and
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(5) the cost of the training charged by the training institution and certified by the
institution.
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new text begin Grant criteria. new text end
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The commissioner shall, to the extent there are sufficient
applications, make at least an equal dollar amount of grants for training for employees
whose work site is projected to be outside the metropolitan area as defined in section
473.121, subdivision 2, as for employees whose work site is projected to be within the
metropolitan area. In determining the award of grants, the commissioner must consider,
among other factors:
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(1) the aggregate state and regional need for employees with the competency to
be trained;
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(2) the per employee cost of training;
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(3) the additional employment opportunities for employees because of the training;
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(4) projected increases in compensation for employees receiving the training; and
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(5) the amount of employer training cost match on both a per employee and
aggregate basis.
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new text begin Employer match. new text end
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An employer must pay for at least ..... percent of the
training institution's charge for the training to the training institution.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Payment of grant. new text end
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The commissioner shall make grant payments to the
training institution in a manner determined by the commissioner after receiving notice
from the institution that the employer has paid the employer match.
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new text begin Grant amounts. new text end
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The maximum amount of a grant may not exceed $.....
The maximum grant per employee trained under a grant may not exceed $.....
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new text begin Reporting. new text end
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Commencing in 2017, the commissioner shall annually by
February 1 report on the activity of the grant program for the preceding fiscal year to the
chairs of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over workforce policy and finance.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective July 1, 2015.
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Sec. 2.
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[175.45] COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR DUAL TRAINING.
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new text begin Duties; goal. new text end
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The commissioner of labor and industry shall identify
competency standards for dual training. The goal of dual training is to provide current
employees of an employer with training to acquire competencies that the employer
requires. The standards shall be identified for employment areas of economic demand and
potential growth. The identification of standards is not subject to chapter 14.
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new text begin Definition; competency standard. new text end
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For purposes of this section,
"competency standards" means the specific knowledge and skills necessary for a particular
occupation.
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new text begin Competency standard identification process. new text end
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In identifying competency
standards, the commissioner shall consult with the commissioner of employment
and economic development and convene recognized industry experts, representative
employers, higher education institutions, and representatives of labor to assist in
identifying credible competency standards.
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new text begin Duties. new text end
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The commissioner shall:
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(1) establish competency standards for entry level and higher skill levels;
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(2) verify the competency standards and skill levels and their transferability by
subject matter expert representatives of each respective industry;
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(3) create and execute a plan for dual training outreach, development, and awareness;
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(4) develop models for Minnesota educational institutions to engage in providing
education and training to meet the competency standards established;
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(5) encourage participation by employers in the standard identification process for
occupations in their industry; and
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(6) align dual training competency standards with other workforce initiatives.
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new text begin Notification. new text end
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The commissioner must communicate identified competency
standards to the commissioner of employment and economic development for the purpose
of the dual training competency grant program under section 116L.31. The commissioner
of labor and industry shall maintain the competency standards on the department's Web site.
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Sec. 3. new text begin DUAL TRAINING COMPETENCY GRANTS; APPROPRIATION.
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$....... in fiscal year 2016 and $....... in fiscal year 2017 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for the
purpose of making training grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.31.
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Sec. 4. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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$....... is appropriated in fiscal year 2016 from the general fund to the commissioner
of labor and industry for identification of competency standards for dual training under
Minnesota Statutes, section 175.45.
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