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CA AB2129
Bill
Status
2/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Reginald Jones-Sawyer
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a voluntary prerelease reentry program for all inmates in state prison, commencing no later than 6 months before release.
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Program shall include adult basic education, career technical education, postsecondary education, and transition programs with employment services and skills training.
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Requires cognitive behavior therapy components including substance abuse treatment, anger management, and family relationship counseling.
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Includes transition planning assistance covering financial literacy and housing assistance to support community reentry.
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Participation in the program is voluntary for inmates.
Legislative Description
Inmates: reentry program.
Last Action
In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
5/23/2014