AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR FUTURES, INC. TO ALLOW ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO ENGAGE IN MICRO BUSINESSES.

SB 867 appropriates $85,400 from the General Fund to the Department of Developmental Services for a grant to Futures, Inc. This funding supports a cooperative business model enabling adults with intellectual disabilities to start and run micro businesses with necessary support. The bill directly affects this group by providing financial resources for entrepreneurial opportunities through Futures, Inc.'s program. The key provision is the dedicated grant for developing and operating these micro-business initiatives, with funds allocated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.