This bill, introduced in the Minnesota Senate (S.F. No. 2227) by Senators Hawj and Draheim, appropriates funding for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. It allocates:

• $1,500,000 from the general fund to Explore Minnesota for a grant to support the event.
• $500,000 from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the event, specifically to support employment initiatives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

These appropriations are one-time and will be available in fiscal year 2026.