Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation to Restore Educational Opportunities for Incarcerated Individuals
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The office of Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) introduced the Restoring Education and Learning (REAL) Act, a bill that would restore Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated individuals in order to reduce recidivism rates, lower corrections spending, and improve safety.
"Giving those in prison the opportunity to earn an education has not only proven to be a successful too . . .
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) introduced the Restoring Education and Learning (REAL) Act, a bill that would restore Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated individuals in order to reduce recidivism rates, lower corrections spending, and improve safety.
"Giving those in prison the opportunity to earn an education has not only proven to be a successful too . . .