MN SF2527

Establishes the PIPELINE project (Private Investment/Public Education Labor-Industry Experience) to develop competency standards in advanced manufacturing, health care services, information technology, and agriculture

Authorizes the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development, to establish competency standards by convening industry experts, employers, educational institutions, and labor representatives

Requires competency standards to include entry-level and at least two additional higher skill levels in each industry, with verification of transferability by industry representatives

Directs the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to report by January 15, 2015 to legislative committees on progress, outcomes, implementation recommendations, and occupations for similar competency standard development

Appropriates $300,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2015 to the Department of Labor and Industry, available until June 30, 2017