Purpose

Provides funding to expand local workforce development efforts in Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center) by supporting programs that serve primarily underrepresented populations. The money is designated as a one-time grant to be distributed through the commissioner of employment and economic development to the City of Brooklyn Park.

Main Provisions

• Amount and source: $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2026, to be appropriated from the Workforce Development Fund.
• Purpose of funding: To grant to the City of Brooklyn Park to expand workforce development programming in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center.
• Program focus: Targeted toward underrepresented populations.
• Specific programs named as examples: Brooklyn Career Pathways and Youth Entrepreneurship and Community Partnership.
• Nature of funding: One-time appropriation.
• Availability period: Funds available until June 30, 2028.

Significance and Effects on Law

• Creates a targeted, one-time funding opportunity to expand local workforce development, rather than establishing a continuing appropriation.
• Transfers the authority to grant funds from the legislature to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development for the specified cities and programs.
• Primarily affects local programming and service delivery rather than broad statutory changes to workforce policy.

Timing and Administration

• Fiscal year: 2026.
• Availability window: Through June 30, 2028.
• Administration: Funds are awarded as a grant to the City of Brooklyn Park by the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.

Implementation Notes

• The bill specifies that the grant will support programs serving underrepresented populations, with named examples, but may encompass additional related initiatives within the stated focus.

Relevant Terms - Workforce Development Fund - Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development - City of Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Center - Underrepresented populations - Brooklyn Career Pathways - Youth Entrepreneurship and Community Partnership - One-time appropriation - Fiscal year 2026 - Availability until June 30, 2028 - Grant to local government - Brooklyn Park workforce development programming