SF2364
Nonprofits global competency skills student training grants appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF2323
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to enhance workforce development by launching a pilot program focused on training students in global competency skills. This program targets future workforce needs and competitiveness by preparing students with essential skills for global engagement.
Main Provisions
- Funding: The bill allocates $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota's general fund for the pilot program.
- Grants: The funding will be used to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that will carry out the training.
- Training Focus: The training will cover skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, comfort with unfamiliar situations, and evidence-based opinion formation.
- Nonprofit Requirements: Selected nonprofits must secure a minimum 25% of the project funding from nonstate sources to qualify for a grant.
Significant Changes
- This legislation introduces a new initiative by creating a pilot program to develop global competency skills among students, which is not currently emphasized in state-funded workforce development efforts.
Relevant Terms
global competency skills, workforce development, critical thinking, collaboration, grants, nonprofit organizations, pilot program, evidence-based opinions.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 10, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Jobs and Economic Development |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee