SF 192 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

American Indian cultural programing services revision

SF 192 revises Minnesota's correctional policy to expand cultural programming services for American Indian inmates. It requires the Commissioner of Corrections to develop a policy providing specific services - including work training, cultural identity development, and spiritual programming - to all American Indian inmates in state correctional facilities and community programs. Key provisions mandate including tribal leaders in programming, improving staff cultural understanding, and fostering partnerships with Tribal Nations. The bill directly affects American Indian incarcerated individuals and aims to support their rehabilitation and reentry through culturally tailored services.
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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