Bill > SF1334

This bill appropriates $4,750,000 from the workforce development fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development, specifically to provide a grant to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL). The funding is designated for acquiring land and undertaking a comprehensive renovation and expansion of MCIL's existing facility located on Robert Street in St. Paul. The proposed facility upgrade aims to enhance MCIL's capacity to provide critical services for people with disabilities in the seven-county metropolitan area, including independent living support, vocational assistance, case management, and other essential services. The appropriation is classified as a one-time funding allocation and will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with state financial regulations outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. The bill emphasizes the goal of improving accessibility and support infrastructure for individuals with disabilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan region.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1334&ssn=0&y=2025