This bill appropriates $300,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to All Square of Minnesota. The funding is designated to support All Square's workforce development programs, which aim to assist individuals who are incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, or affected by a criminal record in overcoming employment barriers. The grant proceeds can be utilized for various programs offered by All Square, including the Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship program, the Prison to Law Pipeline program, and the Legal Revolution Law Firm.

The bill emphasizes the importance of providing resources to help these individuals achieve economic and emotional freedom through employment opportunities. This appropriation is a one-time allocation intended to bolster the operations of All Square's initiatives in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding correctional facilities.