Bill > HF2767

This bill increases the maximum grant amounts for the dual training competency grant program and provides funding for the program. Specifically, the bill doubles the maximum grant for training costs from $150,000 to $300,000 and increases the maximum total grant per application from $165,000 to $330,000. The maximum grant per employee per year is raised from $6,000 to $12,000, with a lifetime maximum increasing from $24,000 to $48,000. The bill also appropriates $2,000,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Office of Higher Education, which will transfer the funds to the dual training competency grants account. The legislation maintains the existing requirement that employees attending eligible training providers must apply for Pell and state grants as a condition of receiving training support. This bill appears aimed at expanding financial support for workforce training programs, potentially helping more employees access educational and skill development opportunities.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2767&ssn=0&y=2025