This bill appropriates $2,500,000 from the workforce development fund for the fiscal year 2025 to support programs that provide evidence-based employment support services to individuals with mental illness. The funds will be allocated to the commissioner of employment and economic development for grants aimed at sustaining current programs and expanding services to areas lacking such support. The bill specifically references Minnesota Statutes, sections 268A.13 and 268A.14, ensuring that the funding is directed towards effective and proven employment support initiatives.

The appropriation is intended to enhance the availability of employment support services for persons with mental illness, including the potential expansion of programs that currently do not receive state funding. This initiative aims to improve employment outcomes for individuals facing mental health challenges by increasing access to necessary resources and support systems across the state.