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HF 2323

Nonprofit grant funding provided to train students in global competency skills, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Athena Hollins

Provides state funds to nonprofits to train Minnesota students in global competency skills through a grant program.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2323

Summary of HF 2323 (2025-2026) — Minnesota

Overview

HF 2323 proposes nonprofit grant funding to support training for students in global competency skills. The bill aims to provide financial support through grants to nonprofit organizations that deliver training or programs designed to enhance students’ abilities to operate effectively in a globalized world. The intent appears to be expanding access to global competency education and building a workforce with diverse, cross-cultural, and internationally aware skills.

  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Title: Nonprofit grant funding provided to train students in global competency skills, and money appropriated
  • Introduced / First Reading: March 13, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: (Co-sponsor) Athena Hollins
  • Committee referral: Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide state-supported funding to nonprofits to train students in global competency.
  • Develop students’ skills relevant to global industries and diverse workplaces.
  • Potentially align Minnesota’s workforce development with globalization trends, international collaboration, and cross-cultural communication.

Key Provisions (What the Bill Would Do)

While the full text is not provided here, the bill’s title and action history indicate the following likely elements:

  • Grant Program Establishment/Expansion: Create or expand a nonprofit grant program specifically for training students in global competency skills. This could involve criteria for nonprofit eligibility, project descriptions, and outcomes.
  • Funding Source/Appropriation: Allocate state funds to support the grant program. The bill title suggests an appropriation of money to fund these nonprofit grants.
  • Program Requirements: Donor or program reporting expectations, performance metrics, and accountability measures to ensure funds are used to deliver measurable outcomes in student competency.
  • Eligible Activities: Training and curricula development in areas such as cross-cultural communication, international collaboration, global economies, foreign languages, global civic engagement, and related soft and hard skills.
  • Partnerships and Recipients: Likely to include partnerships with K-12, adult education, higher education pathways, or directly with youth students through nonprofit organizations.
  • Reporting and Evaluation: Mechanisms for tracking program outcomes, grant recipient performance, and financial accountability.

Who Would be Affected

  • Nonprofit Organizations: Entities that would apply for and receive grants to implement global competency training programs.
  • Students and Learners: Minnesota students who participate in the funded training programs.
  • Educational and Workforce Partners: Schools, districts, colleges, vocational programs, and employers participating in or benefiting from the training outcomes.
  • State Agencies: State budget and workforce development offices involved in administering the grant program and reporting to the legislature.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • First Reading: Introduced and referred to the committee on March 13, 2025.
  • Committee Process: Referred to the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy committee, where the bill would be reviewed, potentially amended, and voted upon before moving to the floor.
  • Appropriation Timing: If enacted, funding would be appropriated in the state budget process for the relevant fiscal year(s). Details on the amount, duration, and renewal would be determined during later legislative actions and in the biennial appropriations.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Economic and Educational Outcomes: Could enhance Minnesota’s workforce readiness in a global context, potentially improving employability, cross-border collaboration, and exposure to diverse perspectives.
  • Equity and Access: Depending on design, could expand access to global competency training for underrepresented or underserved student populations through nonprofit intermediaries.
  • Program Integrity: Requires clear performance metrics, auditing, and transparent reporting to ensure funds yield measurable student outcomes.
  • Sustainability: Long-term impact depends on ongoing funding appropriations and the ability of grant recipients to scale effective programs.

If you’d like, I can adjust the summary to align with the exact text of HF 2323 once the bill’s full language is available, or add a comparison to similar prior Minnesota initiatives.

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

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