Asian Economic Development Association funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 3263 appropriates $1.2 million from Minnesota's workforce development fund for the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA) in fiscal year 2026. The funds will support AEDA, in partnership with the Minnesota Asian Building Trades Entrepreneurs (MABTE) coalition and related businesses, to grow member companies through training, hiring, and capacity-building programs. This is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2027, directly benefiting Asian-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs in Minnesota's building trades sector. The bill provides concrete funding for existing workforce development efforts without creating new regulations.