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FL S2010
Bill
Status
3/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Oscar Braynon
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AI Summary
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Expands faith-based programs to include character-based components and renames them "faith- and character-based" programs in state and private correctional institutions.
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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.
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Removes requirement that 80 percent of program participants be within 36 months of release and eliminates priority enrollment for inmates with substance abuse history.
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Deletes provisions requiring chaplains be assigned to each dormitory and to community correctional centers, and removes funding requirements for chaplain and clerical support staff.
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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