Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF5047: Organization of Liberians in Minnesota grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Status: In committee, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to Organization of Liberians in Minnesota. new text begin [ADDED: $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) for a workforce development training program for Minnesota residents, prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities and Liberian residents in health care and industrial trades. OLM shall serve as the lead administrator, coordin.
From the introduced text, April 20, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to Organization of Liberians in Minnesota. new text begin [ADDED: $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) for a workforce development training program for Minnesota residents, prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities and Liberian residents in health care and industrial trades. OLM shall serve as the lead administrator, coordinating with accredited training providers, community colleges, employers, and government partners to deliver sector-focused training and credential attainment. Money may be used for participant stipends, tuition, fees, training materials, equipment, credentialing exams, and supportive services such as transportation and child care. The program shall aim for credential attainment and job placement within six months of completion, with annual progress reports outlining enrollment, credentials earned, and placements. The base for this appropriation is $250,000 in fiscal year 2028 and $0 in fiscal year 2029.] new text end
Sponsors
- Samantha Vang (D) · primary sponsor