Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to provide financial support to an organization called All Square of Minnesota. It aims to help Minnesotans who are or have been incarcerated, or those impacted by a criminal record, overcome obstacles to employment and achieve economic and emotional well-being.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $300,000 from the state's general fund for fiscal year 2026.
• Recipient of the Grant: The grant is designated for All Square of Minnesota through the commissioner of employment and economic development.
• Use of Funds: The grant can be used to support various All Square workforce development programs, specifically:
  1. The Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship program.
  2. The Prison to Law Pipeline program.
  3. The Legal Revolution Law Firm.

Significant Changes

• Targeted Support: This is a one-time funding provision specifically directed at helping individuals who face employment challenges due to incarceration or criminal records through designated programs.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Workforce development
• Economic development
• Incarcerated individuals
• Employment barriers
• Minneapolis and St. Paul
• Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship
• Prison to Law Pipeline
• Legal Revolution Law Firm