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MO SB188
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Shalonn Curls
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AI Summary
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Requires the Missouri Department of Corrections to enhance educational programs to increase the number of offenders earning a GED or equivalent certificate
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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
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Requires partnerships with educational institutions, training facilities, and employers to offer programs providing occupational certification or licensure upon completion
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Ensures offenders receive copies of any certifications or licenses earned before transitioning from incarceration
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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