Bill > S1052

This bill aims to reinvest justice and opportunity in communities affected by incarceration. It establishes the Strong Communities and Workforce Development Fund, which will be used to competitively grant funds to programs that create employment opportunities, job training, and job placement for individuals facing high barriers to employment, such as those who are under 25, victims of violence, without a high school diploma, convicted of a felony, long-term unemployed, or living in high-poverty areas. The fund will be financed by transferring a portion of the savings from reducing the prison population, and will be administered by a board of directors with diverse experience. The bill prioritizes programs that provide comprehensive support, including job training, soft skills development, wage subsidies, case management, and access to services like addiction treatment and mental health care.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1052