The bill appropriates $375,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2024 to the commissioner of agriculture to provide grants for secondary career and technical education programs focused on meat cutting and butchery training. This one-time appropriation allows for the funding of necessary equipment, facility renovations, and faculty training. Grant recipients can receive up to $75,000, with a provision allowing them to allocate up to ten percent of the grant for faculty training. Priority will be given to applicants collaborating with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities or local industry partners.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner report to legislative committees by January 15, 2025, detailing the grants awarded, including the number and amount of unfulfilled requests. If further grants are issued after this report, an additional report is required by November 1, 2025. The new provisions in the bill are effective the day following final enactment.