Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to allocate funds to The Redemption Project, an initiative designed to assist those leaving incarceration and other justice-impacted individuals in entering the workforce and improving their employment prospects.

Main Provisions

• Funding: The bill proposes an appropriation of $2,000,000 for the fiscal year 2026 and an additional $2,000,000 for the fiscal year 2027. This funding is intended to support The Redemption Project.
• Support Services: The appropriation will be used to provide employment and workforce readiness services. These services include job training and mentoring programs that are rooted in core correctional practices to aid in the reintegration of these individuals into society.
• Target Group: The services are specifically targeted at adults who are leaving incarceration, and more generally at individuals affected by the justice system.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces new funding specifically designated for The Redemption Project, highlighting a focused effort on workforce development for justice-impacted individuals, which is not explicitly outlined in previous Minnesota legislation.

Relevant Terms

• Workforce development
• Justice-impacted individuals
• Employment services
• Core correctional practices
• Mentoring support