SB 2219 Summary

• Authorizes a pilot program within the Department of Corrections to provide comprehensive reentry services for female inmates with children, with focus on facilitating successful long-term reintegration.

• Requires identifying female inmates with children upon reception and developing individualized reentry plans that include parenting skills, education, employment training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.

• Directs the Department of Corrections to establish community partnerships to support post-release employment opportunities and to identify nonviolent female offenders for diversion programs.

• Empowers the Department of Corrections to adopt rules necessary to implement the pilot program provisions.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2010.