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This bill provides targeted funding and support for employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through two specific appropriations. First, the bill allocates $450,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically for grants to Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) to provide inclusive employment opportunities and services for people with disabilities. Second, the bill appropriates an additional $250,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to MDI to develop career skills programming for individuals with disabilities. This programming will include virtual, online, and in-person career skills classes enhanced by virtual reality tools. The bill also requires MDI to submit a comprehensive report by January 15, 2028, detailing the number and demographics of individuals served, hours of career skills programming delivered, employer outreach efforts, and recommendations for future career skills delivery methods. Both appropriations are considered one-time funding, with the career skills programming funds available until June 30, 2027.

Labor and Employment

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