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SD 2820

PY24-25 Re-Entry Grants Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts mandates a departmental report on re-entry grant programs for FY2024-25 to document funding, services, and outcomes for incarcerated individuals.

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Bill Summary · SD 2820

Legislative bill overview

SD 2820 requires the Massachusetts Department of Correction to submit a report on re-entry grant programs for fiscal years 2024-2025, documenting program details, funding allocation, and outcomes for individuals being released from incarceration. The bill appears to be a reporting/information-gathering measure rather than substantive new legislation establishing programs.

Why this is important

Re-entry programs directly affect recidivism rates and community safety, as they help formerly incarcerated individuals secure employment, housing, and social services. A comprehensive report would provide transparency on whether existing grant funding is effectively supporting successful reintegration and could inform future policy decisions about criminal justice spending and program effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource burden: Departments may view reporting requirements as administrative overhead that diverts staff time from program delivery
  • Data interpretation: Report findings could be used selectively by advocates on either side to argue for expanding or cutting re-entry spending
  • Incomplete picture: A report-only approach doesn't allocate new funding, potentially frustrating those who believe re-entry programs are underfunded

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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