Bill > AB809

This bill requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to annually report to the Legislature, starting on or before January 1, 2028, detailed information about educational space in state prisons. Specifically, the department must collect and report on the total amount of space available for academic and vocational education, the amount of space currently used for other purposes that could potentially be converted to educational spaces, the extent to which existing educational spaces are being utilized, and the deficit or surplus of educational space at each individual prison. The bill builds upon existing law that already requires prisons to offer college programs provided by accredited educational institutions. By mandating this annual reporting, the bill aims to provide transparency and potentially help the Legislature understand and address educational space limitations in state prisons. The report must be submitted in accordance with existing government code reporting requirements, ensuring a standardized and consistent approach to documenting these educational space details.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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