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Read. Follow. Verify.Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024
Record date · December 5, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
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.
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 It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What new services can be funded under the State and Local Reentry Demonstration Projects?
How long does this bill extend these grant programs?
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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.
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