Title
AN ACT CONCERNING RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS for the purpose of modifying the Prince George’s County Re-entry Employment Incentive Program to increase employer reimbursement subsidies, adjust timing of reimbursements, and revise definitions; and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Re-entry Employment Incentive Program.
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FOR USE BY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION:
Confidential: Yes / No
Requested by: Krystal Oriadha
Assigned to: Josh Hamlin
Legislastion Type: Bill
Need by Date: ASAP
Background Necessitating Legislation:
This bill will strengthen the County's existing Re-entry Employment Incentive Program by increasing the financial incentives available to employers that hire returning citizens into qualifying positions. Specifically, the legislation increases the reimbursement rate from $5.00 to $10.00 per hour, raises the minimum qualifying wage from $15.00 to $25.00 per hour, establishes reimbursement payments every six months following a ninety-day probationary period, creates a dedicated nonlapsing program fund for employer reimbursements, and adjusts annual reporting requirements. These modifications are intended to encourage greater private-sector participation in hiring returning citizens, promote long-term employment, reduce recidivism, and improve economic outcomes for individuals reentering the workforce after incarceration.
Special Instructions/Concerns/Time Critical Information:
Please assign to Josh Hamlin.
Agencies or Individuals to Contact:
Employ Prince George's
Director of Finance
Office of Law
Office of Procurement
Department of Corrections
Office of the County Executive
Comments/Notes:
DRAFTER PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Proposer(s): Council Member Oriadha
Background
This bill will strengthen the County's existing Re-entry Employment Incentive Program by increasing the financial incentives available to employers that hire returning citizens into qualifying positions. Specifically, the legislation increases the reimbursement rate from $5.00 to $10.00 per hour, raises the minimum qualifying wage from $15.00 to $25.00 per hour, establishes reimbursement payments every six months following a ninety-day probationary period, creates a dedicated nonlapsing program fund for employer reimbursements, and adjusts annual reporting requirements.
REMINDER: Attach the Legislative file document