Report to the legislature recommending appropriations from the workforce development fund required.

This bill requires the Minnesota workforce development board to create a subcommittee that reviews applications from nonprofit organizations and recommends which ones should receive funding from the workforce development fund. The subcommittee must conduct outreach to inform nonprofits about the application process and evaluate applicants based on their legal standing, financial transparency, past funding history, employee compensation, and track record of success. After reviewing applications, the subcommittee must submit a report to the legislature by January 1 of each odd-numbered year starting in 2027, detailing recommended funding amounts and purposes grouped by service type. The bill amends existing state law to establish this new reporting and review process for workforce development fund appropriations.