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This bill establishes and supports a career pathways program through a targeted $500,000 appropriation to Independent School District No. 294 in Houston for the Minnesota Virtual Academy's collaborative program with Operating Engineers Local 49. The program will offer up to five semesters of courses designed to prepare students for entry into the Operating Engineers Local 49 apprenticeship program. The bill specifically emphasizes outreach to and encourages participation from underrepresented student populations, including students of color, Indigenous students, students from low-income families, and students from diverse geographic areas across Minnesota. Recipients of the grant are required to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing students' experiences, program spending, participant demographics, number of students enrolled, and recommendations for improving career pathways programs statewide. The appropriation is valid until June 30, 2027, and allows for additional academic and counseling support services to be provided through the student's enrolling school district, with the potential for the Minnesota Virtual Academy to contract directly with school districts to deliver these services.

Labor and Employment

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