as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 03/05/2025 11:29am
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Introduction | Posted on 02/20/2025 |
A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to Northside
Boxing Club.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$250,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the workforce development fund to
the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to Northside Boxing
Club to provide business and life skills to youth through mentorships and training in the
craft of barbering. Northside Boxing shall utilize hand-picked barbers to act as positive role
models for youth, instilling Northside Boxing's core values of discipline, respect, and hard
work. Programming for youth participants shall include development of essential and
transferable skills such as customer service, communication, money management, and
professionalism. Northside Boxing may use funds to provide wraparound services, including
but not limited to meals, nutrition education, homework help, and tutoring to help facilitate
participants being able to start and stay in the program. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2027.
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