Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to support workforce development and economic opportunities for individuals affected by incarceration in Minnesota. It aims to help reduce employment barriers for those who are or have been incarcerated and those with a criminal record.

Main Provisions

• The bill appropriates $300,000 from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026.
• This funding is designated as a grant to All Square, an organization based in Minnesota.
• The grant is intended to support All Square's workforce development programs.
• Programs supported include:
  1. The Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship program.
  2. The Prison to Law Pipeline program.
  3. The Legal Revolution Law Firm.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a one-time appropriation specifically targeted at supporting employment initiatives for individuals affected by the criminal justice system in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding correctional facilities.

Relevant Terms

• Economic development
• Workforce development
• Incarceration
• Employment barriers
• Criminal record
• Fellowship program
• Prison to Law Pipeline
• Legal Revolution Law Firm