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This bill provides $92,000 annually in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Hennepin County sheriff specifically for educational and skills training programs for jail inmates. The funding is divided into two main components: $89,000 each year will be used to hire or partner with an instructor to provide educational opportunities for inmates to earn a high school diploma or GED, and $3,000 each year will cover licensing fees for workbooks related to personal development courses including anger management, cognitive awareness, personal responsibility, and parenting. Additionally, 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 money was used, what accomplishments were achieved, and providing insights and recommendations for best practices in inmate educational programming. The bill also establishes a base appropriation of $92,000 for fiscal year 2028 and subsequent years, ensuring ongoing support for these educational initiatives.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2829&ssn=0&y=2025