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MN HF3244
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Persell
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2015 to the commissioner of employment and economic development
- Establishes an emerging workforce grant program to provide grants to community-based organizations in underserved immigrant communities, communities of color, and American Indian communities
- Grant funding targets communities with unemployment rates exceeding state averages or graduation rates below state averages
- Provides workforce development training, bridging, and other supports for adults in eligible underserved communities
- Requires grant awards through an open and public process with collaboration from diverse community representatives; appropriation available until spent
Legislative Description
Emerging workforce grant program funding established, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Author added Newton
3/27/2014
Committee Referrals
Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy3/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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