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SF 5033

Organization of Liberians in Minnesota grant appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Susan Pha

OLM would lead a two-year, $500,000 total grant to fund sector-focused workforce training for Minnesota residents, emphasizing Black, Indigenous, people of color, and Liberian comm

Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
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Bill Summary · SF 5033

Summary: SF 5033 (2025-2026) – Organization of Liberians in Minnesota Grant Appropriation

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes an appropriation to support a workforce development training program in Minnesota.
  • The funding targets participation and advancement for Minnesota residents, with explicit emphasis on Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities and Liberian residents.
  • The Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) would act as the lead administrator for the program, coordinating with training providers, community colleges, employers, and government partners to deliver sector-focused training and credential attainment.

Key Provisions

  • Funding and Source

    • Appropriates $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the Workforce Development Fund to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for the grant.
    • Establishes a base appropriation of $250,000 for fiscal year 2028 and $0 for fiscal year 2029 (i.e., a two-year funding window with a planned end after FY2028 unless reauthorized).

  • Program Scope and Administration

    • OL​M serves as the lead administrator of the grant.
    • OL​M must coordinate with accredited training providers, community colleges, employers, and government partners.
    • The program is “sector-focused,” aiming to build credentials in health care and industrial trades.

  • Eligible Uses of Funds

    • Participant stipends and tuition/fees.
    • Training materials and equipment.
    • Credentialing exams.
    • Supportive services (e.g., transportation, child care).

  • Objectives and Outcomes

    • The program aims for credential attainment and job placement within six months of program completion.
    • Requires annual progress reports detailing:
    • Enrollment figures
    • Credentials earned
    • Post-program placements

Who Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiaries

    • Minnesota residents participating in the OL​M-led workforce training program.
    • Focus on communities that are Black, Indigenous, people of color, and Liberian residents.

  • Institutions and Partners

    • OL​M as lead administrator.
    • Accredited training providers, Minnesota community colleges, local employers, and state government partners involved in workforce development.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Action

    • Introduced and read for the first time on April 9, 2026.
    • Referred to the Jobs and Economic Development Committee.

  • Implementation Timeline (as provided)

    • Fiscal Year 2027: $250,000 appropriation to DEED for the grant.
    • Fiscal Year 2028: Base appropriation of $250,000.
    • Fiscal Year 2029: $0 (no ongoing funding unless another appropriation is enacted).

  • Reporting

    • Annual progress reports required, detailing enrollment, credentials earned, and placements.

Notes

  • The bill explicitly frames the program as a workforce development initiative with a focus on credential attainment and immediate job placement.
  • The two-year funding horizon (FY2027–FY2028) with zero funding in FY2029 suggests a sunset unless further legislative action is taken to renew or expand the program.
  • The bill includes a named co-sponsor: Susan Pha.

If you’d like, I can compare SF 5033 to similar Minnesota workforce grant programs or add a short section evaluating potential fiscal impact and implementation risks.

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

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