A bill to require States to assure that prisoners have a marketable job skill and basic literacy before releasing them on parole.

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 26 January 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 January 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 March 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 January 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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