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MO SB188

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Shalonn Curls

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Missouri Department of Corrections to enhance educational programs to increase the number of offenders earning a GED or equivalent certificate

  • Mandates training in stress management, anger management, workforce preparation, and self-sufficiency skills, either directly or through contracts with community organizations and nonprofit/for-profit entities

  • Requires partnerships with educational institutions, training facilities, and employers to offer programs providing occupational certification or licensure upon completion

  • Ensures offenders receive copies of any certifications or licenses earned before transitioning from incarceration

  • Requires access to OSHA's 10-hour Outreach Training Program for General Industry for all offenders

Legislative Description

Requires the Department of Corrections to increase the number of prisoners who earn GEDs and provide certain job- related training programs

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

1/29/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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