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This bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Corrections to issue a $500,000 grant to a qualified nongovernmental organization that will provide comprehensive support services to inmates and justice-impacted individuals. By September 1, 2025, the commissioner must release a request for proposals seeking an organization capable of delivering virtue-based education, which appears to focus on character development and positive behavioral practices. Interested organizations must submit an application by a specified deadline, and by December 1, 2025, the commissioner will award the grant to the most qualified applicant. The bill appropriates $500,000 in both fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support this initiative. The proposed programming will include core correctional practices, mentoring, support services, and employment services, with the aim of helping inmates and those affected by the justice system improve their skills, employability, and personal development. The funding will be added to the commissioner's base budget, suggesting an intention to establish a potentially ongoing support program.

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