1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to MAD DADS 1.3 of Minneapolis for a youth workforce development program. 1.4BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.5 Section 1. APPROPRIATION. 1.6 $400,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner 1.7of employment and economic development for a grant to MAD DADS of Minneapolis to 1.8implement a youth workforce development program for ages 16 to 24 with a focus on 1.9underserved communities. This earn-to-learn initiative must provide career exploration 1.10opportunities, hands-on job training, mentorships, and certification pathways in high-demand 1.11industries. The program must include training in fields including but not limited to HVAC, 1.12energy efficiency, and solar panel installation. This is a onetime appropriation. 1Section 1. 25-04378 as introduced02/28/25 REVISOR SS/LJ SENATE STATE OF MINNESOTA S.F. No. 2426NINETY-FOURTH SESSION (SENATE AUTHORS: CHAMPION) OFFICIAL STATUSD-PGDATE Introduction and first reading03/13/2025 Referred to Jobs and Economic Development