A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".

This resolution expresses support for designating April 1 through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month" to highlight the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals seeking employment. It acknowledges that nearly 80 million people in the United States have a record of arrest or conviction and face significant systemic biases, stigmas, and over 14,000 laws and regulations that restrict their ability to secure stable jobs, contributing to high recidivism rates.

The resolution advocates for comprehensive efforts to ensure that people impacted by incarceration obtain stable and high-quality employment, housing, healthcare, and nutrition. Key provisions include dismantling structural barriers like licensing restrictions, expanding workforce development programs such as pre-apprenticeships and career coaching, and publicizing work opportunities for individuals with prior records. Furthermore, it encourages matching job providers with returning citizens and fostering greater collaboration among government agencies, community organizations, employers, and labor unions to enhance fair-chance hiring and support community healing.