Hennepin County sheriff educational and skills training to jail inmates appropriation

This bill appropriates $92,000 annually from the general fund for Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to provide educational and skills training to jail inmates. Specifically, $89,000 yearly funds instruction toward high school diplomas or GEDs, while $3,000 covers licensing fees for anger management, cognitive awareness, and parenting course materials. The sheriff must submit annual reports detailing fund usage, program accomplishments, and recommendations by June 30. The funding is set at $92,000 per year for fiscal years 2026-2027, with a base amount of $92,000 for 2028 and beyond. It directly affects Hennepin County jail inmates through structured educational programming.