Can someone tell me about a new Bill that has been passed concerning prisoners. I think it has something to do with them getting their G.E.D. And taking courses and applying themselves inside prison it can be applied toward a early release. Can you also put in touch with the site so that I can read what was actually said. I know Gov. Pataki here in New York had mentioned the part about education being a factor in a possible early release. But I want to know what the Bill that was passed actually said in it's entirety. Thank You.

Babi, can't help you there. I know in FL retraining, vocational, and GED programs were abolished. What are these people supposed to do when they get out?

Anyone else?

Go to:
www.senatornozzolio.com/press_archive_month.asp?month=6&year=2003

Then click on the 3rd item down which talks about the GED bill. Hope that helps!
-Screwball

Screwball, Thank You so much. I got the information that I needed. You were VERY helpful.

my p/p, who is in florida, told me that all the g.e.d. courses had been ended for financial reasons. it happened in the summer just before she had gained her diploma (

caferacer, I'm sorry to here that. I guess they don't think it's important enough for the inmates. what do you think?