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SF 1515

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/17/2017 08:41am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; providing employment transitions for youth
with disabilities; requiring a report; 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.563] EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES PROGRAM FOR
YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Program established. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of employment and economic
development, in cooperation with the commissioner of human services, shall develop a
statewide program of grants to provide employment transition services for youth that are
at least 18 years of age and less than 25 years of age that are eligible under section 511 of
the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to obtain and retain competitive, market-based
employment in the state.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Project requirements. new text end

new text begin Grants funded under this section must:
new text end

new text begin (1) assist eligible persons in obtaining and retaining competitive, market-based
employment;
new text end

new text begin (2) emphasize individual client preferences;
new text end

new text begin (3) pay on an hours-worked basis only after the eligible individual is placed in a job and
maintains employment for 90 days;
new text end

new text begin (4) outline the mechanism for the eligible individual to change employment arrangements
and providers;
new text end

new text begin (5) comply with federal wage requirements under the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act;
new text end

new text begin (6) ensure interagency collaboration;
new text end

new text begin (7) conduct rapid job search; and
new text end

new text begin (8) involve clients in the planning, development, oversight, and delivery of support
services.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall not restrict providers who meet the standards under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act. Payment for hours worked is allowed the first day of
competitive employment and paid on the number of hours worked on the person's wages
paid.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Request for proposals. new text end

new text begin The commissioner, in consultation with the
commissioner of human services, shall develop a request for proposals which specifies the
types of services that must be provided by grantees. Priority for funding shall be given to
organizations carrying out evidence-based practices. Each applicant for funds under this
section shall submit an evaluation protocol as part of the grant application.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

new text begin In consultation with the commissioner of human services, the
commissioner shall determine the cost savings generated by the grant program under this
section and report before February 1, 2018, on the cost savings to each agency with plans
for reallocation of funds to the chairs of the policy and finance committees of the legislature
having jurisdiction over workforce development.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2019 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for
administration of the employment transition services program for youth with disabilities
program under Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.563. The commissioner, in consultation
with the commissioner of human services, shall attempt to secure federal funding to
supplement money appropriated under this section.
new text end