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MA H1899

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank Moran

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires state prisons and county correctional facilities to maximize diverse educational programming for incarcerated individuals ages 18-25 ("emerging adults")
  • Mandates at least one high school equivalency (HiSET) program and testing opportunity at each facility for those without a high school diploma
  • Requires specialized, age-appropriate classes for emerging adults including college readiness, college credit courses, workforce readiness, and vocational training
  • Guarantees emerging adults at least 4 hours of out-of-cell, congregate programming daily, at least 5 days per week, with additional tablet-based learning time
  • Prioritizes partnerships with nonprofits and educational institutions that specialize in serving emerging adults and employ staff with lived incarceration experience

Legislative Description

Related to educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

11/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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