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Grant program for ex-offenders: new job and education opportunities.

This act establishes a grant program to help former inmates re-enter society through vocational training. The goal is to reduce the number of people returning to jail by providing them with opportunities for employment and stable lives. The program focuses on individuals convicted of non-violent offenses.
Key points
Financial support for county jails to offer vocational training programs for inmates, e.g., welding, HVAC, plumbing.
Priority given to jails collaborating with trade schools and non-profit organizations.
Aims to reduce re-offending rates by providing education and job placement assistance.
Applies only to individuals convicted of non-violent offenses.
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Additional Information
SCORE Act of 2021
Print number: HR 3529
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Process start date: 2021-05-25