Organization of Liberians in Minnesota grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

A bill for an act

relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to Organization

of Liberians in Minnesota.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.
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APPROPRIATION; ORGANIZATION OF LIBERIANS IN MINNESOTA.
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$250,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the workforce development fund to

the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the Organization

of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) for a workforce development training program for

Minnesota residents, prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities and

Liberian residents in health care and industrial trades. OLM shall serve as the lead

administrator, coordinating with accredited training providers, community colleges,

employers, and government partners to deliver sector-focused training and credential

attainment. Money may be used for participant stipends, tuition, fees, training materials,

equipment, credentialing exams, and supportive services such as transportation and child

care. The program shall aim for credential attainment and job placement within six months

of completion, with annual progress reports outlining enrollment, credentials earned, and

placements. The base for this appropriation is $250,000 in fiscal year 2028 and $0 in fiscal

year 2029.

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