Statewide education campaign appropriation to inform employers about the benefits of second-chance hiring

This bill appropriates $200,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to create a statewide education campaign. The campaign targets Minnesota employers, aiming to inform them about the benefits of hiring people with past convictions and available state/federal incentives. Key components include developing an informational website and operating a dedicated hotline service. The funding is one-time, not recurring, and focuses solely on providing employers with practical resources about second-chance hiring.