Minnesota SF192 revises American Indian cultural programming services in correctional facilities.

Minnesota SF192 amends the state statutes to revise American Indian cultural programming services. The commissioner of corrections must develop a policy to provide spiritual and cultural programming services to American Indian inmates in all juvenile and adult state correctional facilities and community-based correctional programs. The policy includes teaching good work habits, developing motivation, promoting cultural pride, and understanding cultural differences. The commissioner may contract with American Indian private, nonprofit organizations to provide these services.

Minnesota SF192 revises American Indian cultural programming services in correctional facilities.

Minnesota SF192 amends the state statutes to revise American Indian cultural programming services. The commissioner of corrections must develop a policy to provide spiritual and cultural programming services to American Indian inmates in all juvenile and adult state correctional facilities and community-based correctional programs. The policy includes teaching good work habits, developing motivation, promoting cultural pride, and understanding cultural differences. The commissioner may contract with American Indian private, nonprofit organizations to provide these services.