A bill to require States to assure that prisoners have training in a marketable job skill and basic literacy before releasing them on parole.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 1985)
Declares that State prison authorities have an obligation to provide prisoners with a marketable job skill and basic literacy. Prohibits parole authorities from releasing State prisoners sentenced to two years' or more imprisonment unless the State has made reasonable efforts to meet such obligation.
Directs the U.S. Attorney General to set forth regulations to carry out this Act, including a determination of what constitutes "marketable job skill" and "basic literacy." Establishes a State Prison Vocational Skills Advisory Council to advise the Attorney General.
Conditions Federal assistance for State prison programs on compliance with this Act.
What just happenedJun 3, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 3, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 3, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Terrorism, Technology, and Government Information Subcommittee - May 22, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 22, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate