This bill appropriates $92,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety, specifically for a grant to the Hennepin County sheriff. The funding is designated to support educational and skills training for jail inmates, with $89,000 allocated annually for hiring qualified instructors to provide educational instruction towards obtaining a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, $3,000 each year is earmarked for licensing fees for course workbooks covering topics such as anger management, cognitive awareness, personal responsibility, and parenting.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Hennepin County sheriff submit an annual report to the commissioner by June 30 each year that grant funds are received. This report must outline how the funds were utilized, detail the accomplishments achieved, and provide insights on lessons learned and recommendations for best practices in delivering educational and skills training to inmates. The bill also establishes a base appropriation of $92,000 for fiscal year 2028 and beyond.