Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding to support workforce development programs for low-income individuals in Minnesota. It aims to assist people in gaining career education and job skills while integrating necessary health services to enhance their employment opportunities.

Main Provisions

• The bill appropriates $850,000 from the state's general fund in both fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027.
• These funds will be granted to Avivo, an organization focused on workforce development.
• The initiative targets low-income individuals, providing them with job skills and career education.
• The education and training offered will be integrated with chemical and mental health services to ensure a holistic support approach.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a one-time funding provision specifically for the integration of workforce development with chemical and mental health services, a novel approach to support low-income individuals more effectively.

Relevant Terms

• Workforce development
• Career education
• Job skills training
• Low-income individuals
• Chemical and mental health services
• Avivo
• Fiscal year appropriation