Bill > SF2312

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development, specifically to provide a grant to Avivo, a nonprofit organization. The grant is designed to support survivors of sex trafficking and domestic abuse as they seek employment, with a particular focus on the St. Cloud area. The funding will cover a comprehensive range of support services including childcare costs, transportation, housing assistance, legal advice, help obtaining necessary employment documents, interview attire, technology access, and internet services. Additionally, the program will include public outreach and corporate training initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the unique challenges survivors face when re-entering the workforce. This is a one-time appropriation, meaning the funding is not intended to be recurring in future budget cycles. The bill emphasizes a holistic approach to supporting survivors by addressing both their immediate practical needs and broader systemic barriers to employment.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2312&ssn=0&y=2025