The bill proposes an appropriation of $1,200,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is designated for a grant to the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem, which aims to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning opportunities and workforce development in these critical fields.

The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem is authorized to utilize these funds to award grants to various programs that promote STEM education and workforce initiatives. The goal is to ensure a strategic alignment of STEM efforts throughout the state, thereby fostering a more robust and skilled workforce in science and technology sectors.