SB 24-012

Senate Bill 24-012, now signed into law, establishes a pilot program in Colorado that provides financial assistance up to $3,000 to people recently released from prison who are participating in workforce training or services. This money helps cover basic living expenses as they transition back into society and seek employment. The Department of Corrections will work with an organization to manage the program and track its success through annual surveys and reports. This initiative aims to support individuals reentering society after incarceration by easing their financial burdens during this critical period.

Official Summary

The bill creates the reentry workforce development cash assistance pilot program (pilot program) in the department of corrections (department) to provide cash assistance to persons who enroll and participate in workforce services or training programs after incarceration. The pilot program provides a total payment of up to $3,000 to eligible persons for basic life expenses. The bill requires the department to contract with an organization to administer the pilot program, perform an annual survey of pilot program recipients, and produce an annual report that is submitted to the judiciary committees of the senate and house of representatives. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)