Illinois HB1810 ensures equitable access to education, employment, and training for incarcerated individuals with intellectual or developmental.
HB1810 mandates reasonable accommodations for incarcerated individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including a waiver of the Test of Adult Basic Education requirement. It ensures these individuals can participate in educational programs, work assignments, and vocational programs, earning sentence credit. The Department of Corrections must provide annual staff training on identifying and supporting these individuals, and ensure compliance with federal disability laws. Denial of access can lead to grievances through the Department's procedures.
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