This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund to the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board for the fiscal year 2026. The funds are designated for grants to certified worker organizations, which will assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 181.214.
The appropriation is a one-time allocation and will remain available until June 30, 2028. This funding aims to enhance the support and resources available to certified worker organizations within the nursing home sector, thereby improving workforce standards and care quality in Minnesota's nursing homes.