A bill to require States to assure that prisoners have a marketable job skill and basic literacy before releasing them on parole.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 26, 1983)
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 this obligation has been met.
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 happenedMar 2, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 2, 1983Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers.
Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee - Jan 26, 1983IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 26, 1983IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate