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MN HF3244

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Persell

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

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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