S10502Introduced in the Senate
Expands access to higher education in correctional facilities by requiring the department of corrections and community supervision to provide meaningful access to postsecondary educational programming and to establish a transparent process for incarcerated individuals to request transfers to facilities where such programs are available.
Introduced by Erik Bottcher, District 47
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Expands access to higher education in correctional facilities by requiring the department of corrections and community supervision to provide meaningful access to postsecondary educational programming and to establish a transparent process for incarcerated individuals to request transfers to facilities where such programs are available.
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REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
May 15, 2026
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