For a housing assistance for re--entry transition pilot program; provided, that the program shall be administered by the executive office of housing and livable communities in consultation with the executive office of public safety and security; provided further, that funds shall be expended for rental subsidies to participants in re--entry programs funded under items
8000-0655 and
8900-1100 and nonprofit re--entry programs serving participants returning to the community from a county correctional facility or state prison; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall establish the amount of said subsidies so that executive office spending does not exceed the amount appropriated; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Justice 4 Housing, Inc for housing, vocational and family reunification services for justice involved individuals; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended for a kinship reentry pilot program to be administered in coordination with the department of correction; and provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, the executive office of housing and livable communities, in consultation with the department of correction, shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in the pilot program; (ii) the counties of participants served; and (iii) the purposes for which funds have been distributed to support family members in welcoming and assisting individuals reentering society, prior appropriation continued
