The bill allocates a total of $27,138,295.45 in grants to the fourteen Massachusetts Sheriffs' Offices for fiscal year 2024, with Barnstable County receiving the largest share of $4,563,360.00. Each county's report details the number of grants awarded and the total funding received, with a requirement for the executive director of the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association to submit a comprehensive report by January 30, 2025, to the house and senate committees on ways and means. The bill highlights various initiatives funded by these grants, including substance abuse treatment, educational programs, and emergency communication enhancements, while noting that Nantucket County did not seek or receive any grants during this fiscal year.

Additionally, the bill introduces several new legal terms such as "Adult Basic Skills," "Secondary Education," "Corrections," and "Security," which clarify the scope of the funded services. It emphasizes funding for educational and community services, including $220,327 for Adult Basic Education and $1,784,443 for community corrections reentry services. The bill also addresses public health and safety by including funding for COVID mitigation services and medication in substance use treatment programs, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling substance abuse challenges and supporting community reintegration.