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HF 2635

Northeastern Minnesota regional career technical education center construction funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Baker and 5 co-sponsors

Authorizes and funds the construction of a Northeastern Minnesota regional CTE center, boosting local student access and regional workforce training through DEED administration.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2635

Summary of HF 2635 (Northeastern Minnesota regional career technical education center construction funding provided, and money appropriated)

Overview

HF 2635 is a Minnesota House of Representatives bill introduced on March 24, 2025. The bill is at the introduction stage and has been referred to the House Committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy. Its companion in the Senate is SF 3313.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary aim is to provide funding for the construction of a regional career technical education (CTE) center serving Northeastern Minnesota.
  • The measure would authorize and appropriate financial resources to support the construction project and related costs, facilitating expanded CTE capacity in the region.

Key provisions (as indicated by the title and status)

  • Construction funding: Authorizes funds specifically for the construction of a Northeastern Minnesota regional CTE center.
  • Appropriations: Includes an appropriation of money to implement the project; the bill’s subject indicates the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) would be the likely recipient or administrator of the funds.
  • Administration: The bill would establish how the funds are to be managed, allocated, and overseen to complete the construction project and initiate associated activities.

Note: The available information does not include the exact dollar amounts, project scope (e.g., site, facilities, equipment, phased construction), match requirements, or any debt-financing provisions. The precise terms, conditions, and reporting requirements would be found in the bill text as introduced and any amendments adopted in committee.

Who or what would be affected

  • Regional education and workforce entities in Northeastern Minnesota, including the proposed regional CTE center, local school districts, community colleges, and partnering employers.
  • The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), given the bill’s subject matter and the referenced administering/allocating agency.
  • Local communities and the construction sector (contractors, subcontractors, suppliers) due to the construction activity and associated economic activity.
  • Students and job-seekers in the region who would gain access to expanded CTE facilities and programs.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: March 24, 2025.
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the House Committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy for consideration.
  • Companion: SF 3313 (Senate companion) exists, which often moves in parallel or is used to track similar provisions across chambers.
  • Next steps: The bill would move through committee hearings and potential amendments, then to the floor for votes in the House. If advanced, it would proceed to the Senate (and companion SF 3313 would be considered there) and, eventually, to conference if necessary before any potential enactment. Any appropriation would also require final budgetary action and signing into law.

Fiscal and strategic context (anticipated impacts)

  • Short-term construction activity and job creation in Northeastern Minnesota.
  • Long-term regional benefits through expanded CTE capacity, potentially strengthening local workforce pipelines and aligning training with regional employer needs.
  • Fiscal impact depends on the authorized dollar amount, financing structure, and any matching requirements or ongoing operating costs tied to the CTE center.

Notes for readers

  • This summary reflects information available from the bill’s introductory status and title. For precise fiscal figures, project scope, timeline, and governance details, the full text of HF 2635 (and any amendments) should be consulted once published, along with the Senate companion SF 3313.

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

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