MAD DADS of Minneapolis grant funding provided for a youth workforce development program, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cedrick Frazier

The bill funds MAD DADS Minneapolis to run a youth workforce development program providing job readiness, placement, and related services for Minneapolis-area youth.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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Purpose and Intent

HF 2735 authorizes and appropriates funding for MAD DADS of Minneapolis to operate a youth workforce development program. The bill aims to support youth employment readiness, job placement services, and related workforce development activities in Minneapolis, with a focus on programs administered by MAD DADS (Men Against Destructive Decisions) of Minneapolis.

Key Provisions and Changes

Grant Funding for MAD DADS Minneapolis: The bill provides a dedicated appropriation to MAD DADS of Minneapolis to implement a youth workforce development program. The exact dollar amount is not specified in the summary text provided, but the legislation creates a funding stream administered through the state budget process.

Program Scope and Activities (as implied by purpose):

Workforce development services for youth, potentially including job readiness training, mentoring, internships or work-based learning, and support services that facilitate youth employment.
Activities designed to connect youth participants with employers, create pathways to summer or year-round employment, and build long-term career readiness.

Administration and Oversight: As a state-funded program, MAD DADS would presumably follow any applicable state reporting, performance metrics, and programmatic requirements tied to the grant, including timelines for reporting outcomes and fiscal accountability.

Who Would Be Affected

MAD DADS of Minneapolis: Primary recipient and administrator of the new youth workforce development program funds. Responsible for implementing services, managing funds, and reporting to the state.

Youth Participants: Minneapolis-area youth who participate in the MAD DADS workforce development program, benefiting from job readiness activities, placement support, and potential employment opportunities.

State Agencies/Officials: Entities involved in appropriations, contract/grant administration, oversight, and reporting requirements for the funded program.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Referral: The bill was introduced and referred on March 24, 2025, to the Joint/Committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (specifically the Minnesota House committees).

Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Cedrick Frazier (co-sponsor), indicating bipartisan or cross-aisle support within the sponsoring chamber.

Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed through standard committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota House, followed by consideration in the Minnesota Senate and then potential reconciliation and enactment into law, subject to the state’s budget cycle and appropriations process.

Notes

The provided description does not include the exact monetary amount of the appropriation or detailed programmatic benchmarks. For a complete understanding, the fiscal note and the bill’s full text would specify funding levels, duration, performance metrics, reporting requirements, and any matching or local participation requirements.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include projected fiscal impact once the bill’s full text or fiscal note is available, or add a comparison to similar youth workforce programs in Minnesota.

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