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Bill Summary · SF 2351

Summary of SF 2351 — Workforce innovation and job placement programs for individuals in recovery appropriation

Overview

  • Bill number: SF 2351
  • Title: Workforce innovation and job placement programs for individuals in recovery appropriation
  • Status: Referred to the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee
  • Introduced: March 10, 2025
  • Companion bill: HF 1739

Purpose and intent

  • The bill appears to be an appropriation measure designed to fund workforce development efforts specifically targeted at individuals in recovery from substance use disorders or related conditions.
  • By targeting this population, the bill aims to improve employment outcomes, support reintegration into the workforce, and strengthen the connection between recovery supports and job placement services.

Key provisions (notes)

  • The exact statutory text and detailed provisions are not provided in the available information. As an appropriation bill, potential provisions typically may include:
    • Allocation of funds to support workforce innovation and job placement programs for individuals in recovery.
    • Eligible recipients or administering agencies, likely including the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) or related state agencies.
    • Program design elements (e.g., training, job placement services, wraparound supports, case management, and partnerships with treatment or recovery services).
    • Accountability measures (reporting requirements, performance metrics, and oversight).
    • Any eligibility criteria, cost-sharing or matching requirements, and sunset or renewal provisions.
  • Without the full text, the precise dollar amounts, eligible entities, and program parameters remain to be determined.

Affected parties

  • Individuals in recovery who seek employment and participate in supported training or placement programs.
  • Employers seeking a prepared workforce and potentially benefiting from targeted recruitment or supported employment models.
  • State agencies managing workforce development and labor programs, notably DEED and the Department of Labor and Industry.
  • Service providers delivering recovery supports, training, and job placement services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and first read in the Senate on March 10, 2025.
  • Referred to the Jobs and Economic Development committee for consideration.
  • Companion bill: HF 1739 (indicating parallel action in the House).

Potential impact and considerations

  • If enacted, the bill could expand funding for programs that integrate recovery support with workforce development, potentially increasing employment rates among people in recovery and improving long-term employment stability.
  • Success would depend on the enacted appropriations level, clear program design, coordination between DEED and DLI, and robust reporting to track outcomes.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize specific aspects (e.g., expected agency roles, possible funding mechanisms, or reporting requirements) once the bill text or fiscal notes become available.

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

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