Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to fund the creation of a regional career technical education center in Northeastern Minnesota. This center aims to provide cost-effective workforce training aligned with regional industry needs.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $5,500,000 from the workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026.
• Grant Recipient: The grant is designated for Independent School District No. 704 in Proctor, Minnesota.
• Partnership Oversight: The project will be overseen through a partnership between the Proctor, Hermantown, and Esko school districts.
• Use of Funds: The funds may be used for purchasing real estate, construction and remodeling of facilities, and acquiring equipment necessary for career and technical education programs.
• Project Timeline: The available funding will remain in place until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a new appropriation specifically for a regional center dedicated to career and technical education in Northeastern Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

career technical education, workforce development, regional industry needs, Independent School District No. 704, Proctor, Hermantown, Esko, grant, funding appropriation, workforce training, construction, remodeling.