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HF 2183

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Provides state funding to CLUES to support Latino-focused workforce development and related services in Minnesota.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2183

Summary of HF 2183 (Minnesota, 2025-2026 Session)

Overview

HF 2183 proposes grant funding and appropriation support for CLUES — Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio — a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization focused on empowering Latino communities. The bill appears to designate state funds to support CLUES programs and related activities, with appropriations likely intended to advance workforce, economic development, and community services. The bill was introduced and referred to the committees on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy on March 12, 2025.

Note: The available information is limited to the bill’s title, introduction, and committee referral. The summary below reflects typical content for a bill aimed at funding a community-based organization like CLUES and what such funding generally supports.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • Establish or confirm state funding to CLUES to support services and programs for Latino communities in Minnesota.
  • Align with workforce development and economic empowerment objectives by providing resources to a trusted community partner.
  • Improve access to workforce services, education, and supportive services for Latinos, potentially addressing barriers to employment and economic inclusion.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

While the exact text of HF 2183 is not provided here, typical provisions in a bill of this type may include:

  • Authorization of appropriations to CLUES for a specified fiscal year (or multiple years).
  • Specific program areas funded, potentially including:
    • Workforce development and job training
    • Career counseling, job placement services, and employer connections
    • English language learning or bilingual workforce support
    • Financial literacy, resume and interview preparation
    • Assistance with childcare, transportation, and other supportive services to enable participation
    • Community outreach and education about employment rights and opportunities
  • Administrative terms, including reporting requirements, oversight, and accountability measures.
  • Eligibility criteria for the funds (e.g., CLUES as the recipient, compliance with state grant requirements).
  • Potential requirement for matching funds or co-funding, though not always necessary.
  • Sunset or renewal provisions specifying when funding would be reevaluated or reauthorized.

3) Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary Beneficiary: CLUES, Inc. (as the grant recipient and program administrator).
  • Beneficiaries/Target Population: Latino communities and individuals in Minnesota seeking employment, career advancement, language access, and related support services.
  • State Government: Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy committees and relevant state agencies charged with implementing and monitoring the grant.
  • Employers and Economic Sector: Potentially benefited through a more skilled, connected, and diverse workforce.

Potential impacts include:
- Expanded access to workforce development resources for Latino residents.
- Improved employment outcomes and economic participation within Latino communities.
- Strengthened capacity of a community-based organization to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and referred to the committees on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy on March 12, 2025.
  • Next steps (typical for similar bills):
    • Committee hearings and possible amendments in the designated committees.
    • Potential floor consideration in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
    • If passed, the bill would move to the Senate and undergo parallel consideration and potential conference committee, followed by the governor’s signature or veto.
  • Funding timing: If enacted, appropriations would align with the state’s fiscal year and budgeting process. Specific effective dates, grant application windows, and reporting deadlines would be outlined in the enacted bill or accompanying appropriation language.

5) Additional Considerations

  • Fiscal impact: The bill would specify the amount of state funds appropriated to CLUES and any recurring vs. one-time funding, as well as potential administrative costs and reporting requirements.
  • Accountability: Grants typically include performance metrics, deliverables, and annual reporting to ensure funds meet stated objectives.
  • Equity focus: By funding a community-based Latino-serving organization, the bill aligns with statewide equity and inclusive workforce development goals.

If you have access to the bill text or fiscal note, I can provide a more precise, line-by-line synopsis and quantify the appropriations, reporting requirements, and timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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