The bill appropriates a total of $1.5 million from the workforce development fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the Bridges to Healthcare program. This funding is designated for a grant to the commissioner of employment and economic development, aimed at providing career education, wraparound support services, and job skills training specifically in high-demand healthcare fields. The program targets low-income parents, nonnative speakers of English, and other hard-to-train individuals, with the goal of helping families escape poverty while simultaneously addressing workforce shortages in Minnesota's healthcare sector.

The grant proceeds can be utilized for various program expenses, including hiring instructors and navigators, renting space, and providing supportive services to assist participants in attending classes. These supportive services may cover costs such as course fees, childcare, transportation, and stable housing. Additionally, the bill allows for up to five percent of the grant proceeds to be allocated for administrative costs associated with the Bridges to Healthcare program.