Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024

The Frame

What this does

The bill ensures the continued operation of federal grant programs that provide essential services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into their communities, impacting the availability of housing, addiction recovery, and job training resources for thousands of people.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Nonprofit organizations

Nonprofits are eligible to receive community-based mentoring and transitional service grants under the reauthorized provisions.

State and local correctional agencies

These agencies are eligible to apply for federal grants to support reentry demonstration projects, substance abuse treatment, and educational programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 5, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill extends federal funding for prisoner programs through 2029 and expands the scope of state and local reentry projects to include substance abuse treatment and housing services. It reauthorizes grant programs focused on family-based treatment, educational methods in correctional facilities, career training, and community-based mentoring.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new services can be funded under the State and Local Reentry Demonstration Projects?

The bill adds substance use disorder treatment (including , case management, and overdose reversal medications) and housing services as eligible activities.

How long does this bill extend these grant programs?

The bill extends the authorization for these programs through the fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

Why It Matters

The bill ensures the continued operation of federal grant programs that provide essential services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into their communities, impacting the availability of housing, addiction recovery, and job training resources for thousands of people.

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Expansion of Reentry Services

The bill explicitly expands the scope of reentry demonstration projects to include housing and overdose reversal medications, reflecting a shift toward addressing social determinants of health in reentry policy.

State and Local Reentry Demonstration Projects

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Analysis Score

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Controversy20
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