SF 2404

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 07/02/2025 09:48 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to All Square
of Minnesota.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; ALL SQUARE OF MINNESOTA.
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new text begin $300,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of employment and economic development for a grant to All Square of Minnesota. The
grant must be used to support the operations of All Square's workforce development programs
that operate in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and correctional facilities in the
surrounding area to assist Minnesotans who are incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, or
directly impacted by the existence of a criminal record in overcoming employment barriers
that prevent economic and emotional freedom. Grant proceeds may be used for any or all
of the following All Square programs: (1) the Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship
program; (2) the Prison to Law Pipeline program; or (3) the Legal Revolution Law Firm.
This is a onetime appropriation.
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