Certain state employees requirement to receive training and certification in grants management

SF 3340 requires state employees who handle grants management tasks - such as reviewing applications, monitoring compliance, or processing grant closeouts - to complete training and obtain certification from the commissioner. Granting agencies must assign these duties only to certified employees, with a temporary 30-day exception allowed if no certified staff is available. The commissioner will develop training programs, administer exams, and require certified employees to renew their credentials every three years through continuing education. This bill directly affects state employees working with grants and agencies managing grant programs across Minnesota.