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H.R. 2588 (101st)

Correctional Education Assistance Act of 1989

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Introduced

8 June 1989

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

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26 August 2025

Summary

Correctional Education Assistance Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to State and local educational agencies and community-based organizations for educational programs for inmates of correctional institutions. Requires such programs to include teaching of the following types of skills: (1) academic and cognitive skills; (2) citizenship, parenting, and other affective skills, and (3) employment-related and vocational training skills. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to establish and operate the Center for Correctional Education for statistics and information, research, staff training, and technical assistance relating to correctional education. Authorizes appropriations.

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