MA S1294

Bill

Relative to education programming for the incarcerated

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/01/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to education programming for the incarcerated. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to improve educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Correction to ensure that at least one high school equivalency program is available to all incarcerated individuals who have not obtained a high school degree, and grants 10 days of good conduct credit to those who successfully complete such a program. Additionally, the bill prohibits community colleges from charging tuition or mandatory fees for online courses to currently incarcerated individuals or those who enroll within six months of their release, with the state covering these costs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Cynthia Creem (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jamie Eldridge (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/01/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1294

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1294
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1294.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2279	Relative to a court approved parent education program	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H3759	Relative to expanding access to high quality early education in Boston	No further action taken	Similar To
H719	To improve public safety by facilitating access to addiction services	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1288	Relative to medical examinations in correctional facilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2292	Similar To
S1368	Regulating the closure of state correctional facilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S671	Relative to state reciprocity agreements	Accompanied a study order, see S2487	Similar To

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