The bill proposes an appropriation of $5,500,000 from the workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026, specifically allocated to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is intended for a grant to Independent School District No. 704 in Proctor, Minnesota, to establish a regional center of excellence for career technical education in Northeastern Minnesota. The center will be managed through a partnership involving the Proctor, Hermantown, and Esko school districts, with the goal of providing cost-effective workforce training tailored to the needs of the regional industry.

The grant money can be utilized for various purposes, including the purchase of real property, construction and remodeling expenses, and the acquisition of necessary equipment for career and technical education. The appropriation will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.