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FL S2010

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Braynon

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands faith-based programs to include character-based components and renames them "faith- and character-based" programs in state and private correctional institutions.

  • Directs the Department of Corrections to phase out existing faith-based and self-improvement dormitory programs and move toward implementing only faith- and character-based institutions.

  • Removes requirement that 80 percent of program participants be within 36 months of release and eliminates priority enrollment for inmates with substance abuse history.

  • Deletes provisions requiring chaplains be assigned to each dormitory and to community correctional centers, and removes funding requirements for chaplain and clerical support staff.

  • Allows peer-to-peer programming such as Alcoholics Anonymous groups, literacy instruction, and other appropriate activities within faith- and character-based institutions.

Legislative Description

Faith- and Character-based Correctional Programs

Last Action

Read 2nd time -SJ 641

5/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules4/7/2011
Budget4/6/2011
Criminal Justice3/22/2011

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