Illinois HB3491 creates the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act, offering wage reimbursements to employers.
HB3491, the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act, aims to facilitate the re-entry of formerly incarcerated individuals into society by providing financial incentives to employers. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will award grants to Navigators, who are certified entities with expertise in workforce development for formerly incarcerated individuals. These Navigators will collaborate with employers to support participants, provide barrier reduction funding, and offer wage reimbursements.
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