Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to support workforce development by providing financial assistance to the city of St. Paul. This support aims to expand the Right Track youth internship program, which is designed to help young people from low-income households gain work experience and mentorship.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes allocating $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• These funds will come from Minnesota's workforce development fund.
• The allocated money will be given as a grant to the city of St. Paul specifically for the Right Track youth internship program.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces additional funding specifically aimed at expanding the Right Track program.
• As a one-time appropriation, this funding is not intended to become a permanent addition but provides temporary financial support for the next two years.

Relevant Terms

• Workforce development
• Right Track youth internship program
• Cost-burdened households
• Work readiness skills
• Mentorship
• Career pathways
• One-time appropriation
• Fiscal year 2026, Fiscal year 2027