MN SF3336

Establishes the unlocking opportunities grant program administered by the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services to award grants to providers serving individuals with criminal records and housing insecurity.

Defines "locked-out individuals" as single adults with more than one felony conviction who also meet at least two additional criteria: chronic unemployment history, mental illness, chemical dependency, or homelessness/risk of homelessness.

Requires grant recipients to provide locked-out individuals with affordable housing (project-based or rental assistance) plus at least four of six services: employment/training/job placement, medical/dental/mental health care, independent living skills training, parenting/family reunification services, advocacy/referral services, or aftercare/follow-up services.

Directs the Commissioner to prioritize grant applicants capable of providing the greatest number of services and to submit biennial reports beginning October 2017 on service needs, grant details, fund distribution, cost savings, and program effectiveness.

Appropriates $14,100,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the Commissioner of Human Services for the unlocking opportunities grant program.