as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 03/13/2025 03:02pm
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Introduction | Posted on 03/13/2025 |
A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; appropriating money for grants to nonprofits
to train students in global competency skills.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of employment and economic development for a pilot program to provide grants to one or
more nonprofit organizations to train students at multiple sites statewide in global competency
skills necessary for future workforce competitiveness, including critical thinking,
collaboration, comfort with unfamiliar situations, and forming opinions based on evidence.
Grant recipients must obtain a minimum 25 percent nonstate match to any grant award.
Funds may be used for program costs, including teacher training, curriculum development,
and support to participating schools. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028.
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