Establishing the veteran employability training and career advancement for reentry program.

HB 1161 establishes a program to support veterans who are justice-involved (incarcerated, recently released, or in pretrial diversion programs in specific counties) and their immediate families. It requires a designated community college to provide transitional services, job readiness training, and individualized support plans, while partnering with corrections and workforce agencies. The program offers direct financial assistance to participants' families for housing ($1,000/month max), food ($500/month), transportation, and work-appropriate clothing/certificates, all within defined limits and eligibility criteria. Eligibility requires military service verification, participation within 24 months of release/diversion, and completion of an employment readiness assessment.