The bill appropriates funds to support employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $450,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for grants to Minnesota Diversified Industries. These funds are intended to provide inclusive employment services and opportunities for people with disabilities.

Additionally, the bill includes a $250,000 appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to assist individuals with disabilities through a career skills programming initiative. This program will utilize a unified work model to offer virtual, online, and in-person career skills classes, enhanced with virtual reality tools. Minnesota Diversified Industries is required to submit a report detailing the demographics of individuals served, programming hours delivered, employer outreach, and recommendations for future methods of career skills delivery by January 15, 2028.