Illinois SB1395 aims to ensure equitable access to education, employment, and training for incarcerated individuals with intellectual or.
Illinois SB1395, the Equitable Access to Education, Employment, and Training for Incarcerated Individuals with Disabilities Act, mandates reasonable accommodations for incarcerated individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This includes waiving the Test of Adult Basic Education requirement to ensure they can participate in educational and vocational programs. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections to develop staff training programs in collaboration with disability advocacy organizations and educational institutions.
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