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This bill expands the Second Chance Program, which supports rehabilitation and reduces recidivism for individuals in the criminal justice system. The bill modifies existing law to broaden the grant program's eligibility to include mental health and behavioral health services, drug court and collaborative court programs, and treatment programs. Specifically, the bill requires the Board of State and Community Corrections to administer a competitive grant program that can now fund proposals targeting individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, including those with criminal justice involvement. The bill removes previous restrictions on percentage allocations for grants and establishes more flexible criteria for proposal selection. The executive steering committee overseeing the program must now prioritize proposals that advance restorative justice, leverage multiple funding sources, provide comprehensive supportive services like housing assistance and job training, and promote inter-agency collaborations. The program aims to support treatment, diversion, and rehabilitation efforts for individuals with criminal histories, with a particular focus on reducing recidivism and supporting those with mental health and substance use challenges. By expanding the program's scope, the bill seeks to create more comprehensive and flexible approaches to supporting individuals' successful reintegration into their communities.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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