HB1166 establishes the Providing Effective Education for Reentry Success Act to enhance postsecondary education and digital literacy for incarcerated.

HB1166 establishes the Providing Effective Education for Reentry Success Act within the Department of Corrections. The act aims to ensure incarcerated individuals can pursue postsecondary education and digital literacy. Key provisions include permitting incarcerated individuals to purchase and retain laptops for online learning, establishing objective medical standards for participation in education programs, and prioritizing access to education programs based on criteria such as academic history and economic circumstances.

HB1166 establishes the Providing Effective Education for Reentry Success Act to enhance postsecondary education and digital literacy for incarcerated.

HB1166 establishes the Providing Effective Education for Reentry Success Act within the Department of Corrections. The act aims to ensure incarcerated individuals can pursue postsecondary education and digital literacy. Key provisions include permitting incarcerated individuals to purchase and retain laptops for online learning, establishing objective medical standards for participation in education programs, and prioritizing access to education programs based on criteria such as academic history and economic circumstances.