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IN HB1641
Bill
Status
1/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Vanessa Summers
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AI Summary
HB 1641 Summary
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Department of Correction shall conduct an intensive reentry program pilot project to help recently released offenders obtain and maintain employment effective July 1, 2017.
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Program must include cognitive behavioral therapy, life skills training, vocational and workplace training, and other evidence-based treatment or educational programs to support employment success.
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Pilot program must operate in at least five counties with specified demographics: one primarily urban county, one primarily rural county, one county under 100,000 population, one county with 100,000-700,000 population, and one county with 700,000+ population.
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Department shall submit annual electronic reports to the legislative council before November 1 of each year detailing program progress and outcomes.
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Section expires November 2, 2020.
Legislative Description
Reentry programs. Requires the department of correction to operate an intensive three year reentry program pilot project focused on providing recently released offenders with the opportunity and skills to obtain and maintain employment. Outlines the contents of the program, and requires the program to be conducted in at least five counties with specified demographics.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/24/2017