HF2635
Northeastern Minnesota regional career technical education center construction funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF3313
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate state funds for the development of a regional career technical education center in Northeastern Minnesota. This initiative is designed to enhance workforce development by providing specialized training that aligns with regional industry needs.
Main Provisions
- The bill proposes an appropriation of $5,500,000 from the workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026.
- The funding is directed to the commissioner of employment and economic development for distribution to Independent School District No. 704 in Proctor.
- This grant will support the building, remodeling, and equipping of a regional center for career technical education.
Project Oversight and Goals
- The career technical education center will be managed through a partnership among the Proctor, Hermantown, and Esko school districts.
- The center aims to provide cost-effective workforce training tailored to meet the demands of regional industries.
Significant Changes
- The bill establishes a new educational facility specifically focused on technical and career education, a strategic move to address local workforce development needs.
Relevant Terms
- Workforce development
- Career technical education
- Regional industry needs
- Independent School District No. 704
- Proctor, Hermantown, and Esko districts
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee