Bill > H1687

This bill aims to enhance educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults (ages 18-25) in Massachusetts. It requires state prisons and county correctional facilities to offer a diverse range of educational opportunities, including at least one high school equivalency program, as well as specialized classes for emerging adults focused on college readiness, workforce development, and vocational training. The bill also mandates that all emerging adults have access to at least four hours of daily out-of-cell, congregate programming, with additional time allowed for in-cell learning through tablets. The bill emphasizes the importance of partnerships with non-profits and educational institutions that specialize in serving emerging adults and employing individuals with lived experiences similar to those who are incarcerated.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1687