SB182 mandates Texas Department of Criminal Justice to ensure female inmates have equitable access to programs.

SB182 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to develop policies that increase and promote female inmates' access to programs, including master's level education courses, ensuring these opportunities are equitable to those provided to male inmates. The bill mandates that each facility must make these programs available and accessible to female inmates within 45 days of their arrival. Vocational programs and certifications must be relevant to current workforce demands.

SB182 mandates Texas Department of Criminal Justice to ensure female inmates have equitable access to programs.

SB182 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to develop policies that increase and promote female inmates' access to programs, including master's level education courses, ensuring these opportunities are equitable to those provided to male inmates. The bill mandates that each facility must make these programs available and accessible to female inmates within 45 days of their arrival. Vocational programs and certifications must be relevant to current workforce demands.