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FL H0195

Education in Correctional Facilities for Licensed Professions


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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to education in correctional facilities for licensed professions; amending s. 944.801, F.S.; requiring the Correctional Education Program to develop a plan in coordination with the boards of professions within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, or the department when there is no board, for inmates to take classes for credit toward licensure requirements; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Correctional Education Program to develop a plan in collaboration with professional licensing boards within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to help inmates earn credit toward professional licensure requirements while taking classes in correctional facilities. Specifically, the bill mandates that inmates who successfully complete classes meeting the curriculum requirements for specific professions will receive formal credit that can be applied toward their future professional licensing goals. This approach aims to support incarcerated individuals in pursuing professional education and licensure, potentially improving their employment opportunities and chances of successful reintegration after release. The plan will need to be developed in coordination with the relevant professional boards, or directly with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation if no specific board exists for a particular profession. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (6)

Other Sponsors (1)

Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (H)

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 472 (on 04/29/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195
Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Analyses/h0195z1.CRM.PDF
Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Analyses/h0195z.CRM.PDF
Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Analyses/h0195e.JDC.PDF
Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Analyses/h0195d.JDC.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/BillText/c1/PDF
Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Analyses/h0195c.IPA.PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Amendment/006825/PDF
Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Analyses/h0195b.IPA.PDF
Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Analyses/h0195a.CRM.PDF
Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/Analyses/h0195.CRM.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/195/BillText/Filed/PDF
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