Massachusetts H1899 mandates enhanced educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults aged 18-25.
Massachusetts H1899 amends Chapter 127 to require state prisons and county facilities to maximize educational programming for emerging adults aged 18-25. This includes ensuring access to at least four hours of daily programming, five days a week, with a focus on high school equivalency, college readiness, and workforce development. The bill mandates that at least one program leading to a high school equivalency certificate be available, along with specialized classes for all individuals in this age group.
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