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This bill appropriates $92,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Hennepin County sheriff for inmate educational and skills training. Specifically, $89,000 each year will be used to hire or partner with a qualified instructor to provide educational opportunities for jail inmates, such as helping them earn a high school diploma or GED. An additional $3,000 annually will cover licensing fees for workbooks related to personal development courses including anger management, cognitive awareness, personal responsibility, and parenting. The bill requires the Hennepin County sheriff to submit an annual report to the commissioner of public safety by June 30, detailing how the grant was used, describing program accomplishments, and identifying lessons learned and best practices for inmate educational programming. The base appropriation is set to continue at $92,000 in fiscal year 2028 and subsequent years, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing inmate education and skills training.

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